We have had a very busy summer. And somehow, as it seems to happen every year, we are nearing the end of our vacation and wondering where it went.
Not long ago, I used a phrase that I often do, “Well, when we win the jackpot…” It’s one of those things people just say – especially me when I’m feeling like I deserve more. This time, however, my dad responded with, “I think we’ve already hit the jackpot.” And you know, he is so, so right.
When I stop to count my blessings, I can hardly believe how good life is. This especially hits me when I think about the many variations of difficult situations that many families face every single day. So, while I’ll probably never know what it feels like to cash million dollar checks, I already know how lucky I’ve been to:
spend the hottest week of the summer in the BWCA
celebrate the big and small things in life with a DQ ice cream cake
have a great neighbor
spend evenings laughing ’til our stomachs hurt
share in a friend’s wedding day
get a visit in with my mom
share our 4th of July traditions with the next generation
be a part of a family work project – even if my only contribution is some tasty treats
chase these adorable little monkeys around
share all of this with my best friend
Yes, we’ve hit the jackpot.
Erin,
Thanks for the post today. It’s so easy to forget about all we are blessed with in life. It truly is those little things that make life worth living! 🙂
Sorry we missed you this summer…but we need to try and make it work.
Geesh- I almost got a little teary-eyed reading this. Dad is so right.:)
Brysie you always help me see the bright side of things. One of the many things I love about you! 🙂
Ohhh, that was so good to read! We all hit our own jackpots! Life is good!
You have such an excellent perspective – sometimes we all need a little reminder… so thank you for it! Life IS good!