Happy Friday Eve! This has been a growing sort of month for me and I wanted to share a little of it here with you in my monthly “feelings” post.
November
finds me:
I know some
of you are thinking that these feelings aren’t news worthy, or maybe even post
worthy since practically everybody who has an online account on Facebook,
Twitter or Pinterest are sharing their hearts out. You could be right- maybe
this type of sharing is being done too much- but today, this is where my heart
is because of recent interactions with friends, family, acquaintances and
complete strangers.
1. I have so
much to be thankful for that I couldn’t possibly list them all here, but today
I am especially thankful for: My own car
that runs anytime I need it. This week I’ve chatted with a lady who doesn’t
own her own car (or her own home for that matter) and has to schedule her day around others to get around.
Another lady, who is a stay at home Mom is a one car family, so she’s stuck at
home all day- everyday while her husband goes to work.
2. I’m happy
that my life is an amalgamation of domestic know -how and business savvy which
allows me to continue being a work at home Mom. I don’t earn a whole lot of money- but I save us a lot! With the rising cost of childcare- I am so very happy I can be at home for my kids and family.
Look at these startling stats:
In 31 states plus D.C., the cost of center-based care for an infant is
higher than a year's tuition at a four-year public university.- The average
annual cost for two children (an infant and a 4-year-old) in a childcare center
ranged from about $10,000 in Mississippi to nearly $30,000 in Massachusetts!
You can read the full report here.
3. I’m peace with my age and stage in life.
I’m officially a Tween! I’ve moved past having children and I’m nowhere near
ready to be a Grandma- so I’m a tween right along with my tween.
4. I’m hopeful for what next year will bring.
We are on the cusp of good, good things. I can feel it.
5. I am blessed with the ability to be me. I’ve
gone throw some growing pains this year and my wonderful husband- my best
friend for well over 20 years, has remained my constant and true biggest fan,
as have my daughters. To be honest- this blog would not still be here if not
for their unwavering support. Blogging is a creative endeavor with a whole lot of moving parts. Growing a blog is like gardening, it is never ending, but with each season you see fruits of your labor. Some seasons are sweeter and more bountiful than others.
6. I am loved. And I know it. I am secure
in it. If all the material things our society seems to covet fell away and I
had to face my tomorrows with nothing but this love I have and those that bestow it, I would be A-Okay.
So as we edge
ever closer to the end of November, I ask you – how does November find you?
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