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This series on counting my blessings is one of my favorites because I have so much for which to be thankful. I began the series after a bout of allergies in our home. Now I plan to keep this series with a post at least once a month.
At the moment, I am in the calm after the storm. The month of May was the storm. From those events, I am recovering, resting, rejuvenating, and counting these blessings:
63. Safety while taking students on three field trips during May. Two of these field trips were over an hour away.
64. Successful completion of the Live History Fair.
65. Flexibility of the soccer staff to switch my daughter to a team with her friend.
66. Chatting with friends during soccer games.
67. Watching my son improve his soccer skills throughout the season.
68. Thankful that soccer season has come to a close.
69. My family’s patience during a season lacking menu planning. We practiced pairing coupons and specials to feed our family on double game nights without breaking the bank and staying within our budget.
70. Participating in a Gullah Feast, Field Day, and Awards Ceremony at our school.
71. Successful completion of the school year where my son received a certificate for receiving all “E’s” (Excellents – equivalent to “A” honor roll) for the school year.
72. A wonderful family lunch after the awards ceremony to celebrate a job well done for the school year.
73. Opportunity to send our children to a fantastic school.
74. My kindergartener’s excitement in awaking on our first day of summer asking, “How many more days until August?”
75. Time to stay home and relax.
76. Long warms baths and early bedtimes.
77. Enjoying spending time with my precious family.
Even with a busy May, I found lots of blessings in the midst of our hectic schedule. In dwelling on counting my blessings, I forget about the piles of laundry, stacks of bills, rooms that need cleaning, and items that I just did not get to this month.
Before life passes you by, stop to count your blessings while using time wisely.
Question: What blessings are you counting today?