I have so many things to be grateful for...

[lindz221]

I just ran into a friend that I haven't seen since before I had my son.  His wife was expecting at the same time.  He and I hi-fived, because both of us wanted to be surprised with the sex of our babies.  Well, my son is now almost 4 months old.  He asked me so many questions about my son, and I told him with pride, everything so far.  Every milestone he's reached, all of his adorable little details, I described with relish.  Then, so as not to appear rude, I asked him about his little one.  Unfortunately, he had only sad news.  They had also had a little boy, but he passed away 5 days after he was born.  I was so saddened by the fact that my friend had to endure so much pain. 

Sometimes, I look at my life and I get really down about things.  We live in the ghetto, literally some kid threatened to shoot me and my dog about 20 minutes ago.  My boyfriend and I have argued a lot, over stupid things.  We have very little, to no money, at the end of every month.  The house isn't as clean as I'd like it.  My mom calls me complaining everyday, and I can't do anything to help her.  I feel so overwhelmed sometimes.

After talking to my friend, I realized how lucky I am.  I have a wonderful boyfriend, who doesn't always help me clean, but who is a fantastic father.  I have a house, when so many people are facing forclosure, and living on the streets.  I have enough money to where I have a full stomach every day.  Last, but not least, I have an AMAZING little boy, who is my whole life.  He is my pride and joy.  Everyday, he makes me happy in ways I could have never imagined before.  I am so lucky and sometimes it's so important to just sit back and look at everything you have as opposed to everything you don't.