Blessings Big and Small

Blessings are sometimes given to us and we don't even recognize them. One of my 2008 New Year's Goals is to take time to stop and acknowledge all of the blessings that the Lord gives, especially the ones that I may not want to acknowledge at all, for instance sickness. The reason sickness comes to mind is because over the last 5 weeks one member of our family has either been catching, enduring or running from some form of a cold. It has been the darndest thing, just when I think we are in the clear, somebody starts sneezing, wheezing or coughing. Having said that, I have had time to discover the blessings that are uncovered during "sick" times. I have had more opportunities to hug, cuddle and kiss my babies in the middle of the night than ever before. I have had no guilty feelings associated with running for my bed as soon as I can get both babies down for a nap or bed. I have learned all sorts of patience within myself when I thought I had none left. The thankfulness I feel that it is ONLY a cold and not some terminal illness. The funny memories of watching Sam and Kate both laugh when mommy and daddy blow their nose. The blessing of seeing Sam hug Kate (probably passing on another germ:)) The blessing of grandparents helping out and risking getting sick themselves in order to preserve some of my sanity. All in all it hasn't been that bad at all, but I am glad for the moment for the blessing of a well family on the horizon! The two blessings in the picture above take the cake for sure!! Many blessings to you....