Jenna and I went on a Starbucks run tonight and it turned into a much longer drive then anticipated. We were having so much fun singing in the car together that I drove past the house so we could finish listening to the song and when we pulled in the driveway heard Jenna kicking her feet against the seat and fussing because she didn't want to end it! But in this time I was thinking about what a wonderful life I have. It is so easy to get carried away in all the stresses of life and forget. On my Facebook people have been posting everyday something they are grateful for (which I haven't done, not even once) So I was thinking about all the things I am grateful for and just couldn't sum it up in a short paragraph.
This is probably something I should look at from time to time to remind myself on those days I feel hopeless how wonderful my life really is.
I'm thankful for the clothes on my back and a full fridge. That we have heating and air, internet and cable. Having a car let alone a nice car!! Being able to go to school and still have money left in our account to buy things we don't "need". I'm thankful for the roof over my head and the country we live in. I'm thankful for a washer and dryer in the house which have become my best friends since becoming a mother!! I'm thankful for the dishwasher and everything else that seem so simple and usual but are really luxurious. I am thankful for having womens' rights and a voice where in many countries they do not.
Stating the obvious I am SO thankful for my family, not just my blood but the family I have created. I am thankful Jenna is happy and healthy. I am amazed by her everyday and the funny little person she is becoming. It is so cliche to say this but she is the best thing that has ever happened to me. She has given me the motivation I need on days when I don't feel like I can do it because she deserves the best life possible.
It is so easy to become "used to" in a relationship that sometimes I really don't let Aidan know how much I love him. We found out we were pregnant when we were only 16 and in most cases, the father wouldn't be able to handle it. But Aidan has been supportive since Day 1 and is such a wonderful father to our daughter. He is not only a wonderful person in general, but someone I want to spend the rest of my life with. When I think about our future together I can't help but smile and imagine how wonderful it will be to experience life's greatest milestones TOGETHER. I imagine the day we graduate from college, buy our first house, get married, have more kids and it just makes me so incredibly happy that I've found the person I want to share all these things with.
My relationship with my father has always been pretty distant after my parents' divorce but after I discovered I was pregnant completely dissolved. One person who I can't even put into words how grateful I am to have him in my life is my soon to be father-in-law Dennis and he has filled that role.
My mother is someone I really look up to. Her life completely changed in a way she never expected and I am proud of the independent woman she has become. She is also someone who has been supportive of my decision (whatever it might be) during my pregnancy. She never pushed me anyway and was there for many nights and days of me crying. I remember our conversation when we decided that we were gonna keep Jenna. I decided that no matter what I would do whatever it took to take care of this baby and she supported me and still does. Even though we disagree many times, she is always someone I can turn to.
My sister Audra, another amazing woman in my life is someone who I can always turn to. Never a dull moment together. She is a wonderful Aunt to Jenna is helpful whenever I need her. We've been through so much together and will forever be my best friend.
My Grandma is such an admirable woman. I look up to her so much. I hope I can be half the woman she is. Her words of wisdom inspire to go for my dreams and reminds me that I really can succeed. She shows me the simple and important things in life. I wish I could see her everyday and sew together regularly.
I have so many incredible women in my life, another one being my mother-in-law. She is patient and understanding and helpful in anyway she can be. When many people were pulling me in a different direction when I was pregnant, she kept me on track. She supported my decision to keep Jenna even when many didn't see the good in it. And she has still been as supportive as she was since the beginning.
One of my closets family friends The Alford's are a family I am incredibly grateful. If it wasn't for Faith, I wouldn't have been able to finish high school and start college. Jenna always enjoys spending time with her and there is so much love in their house. She is someone Jenna looks up to and I am so comfortable and at ease when she is with them.
Another family who is close to my heart is The Bartlett's. I can't even say how much they have done for me over the years, their advice and opening up their home to me has been such a blessing.
I could go on and on about all the people in my life who I love and am so thankful for, for all the things they do/ have done for me. This is just a short list! I have such a wonderful life and it is so easy for it to seem so mediocre from time to time.
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