Just Breathe!!

So lately it seems as if it has been one bad thing after another. So I am dedicating this blog to all of the positives in my life. I have learned through life that it is really easy to focus and concentrate on those negatives even when there are plenty of blessings around you. Sometimes we just need to take 5 minutes or so to remember the positives.
These aren't any order in particular just randomly.

1. My job- though my job causes me stress I absolutely love it. I love my students and how sweet they are. I have one student that every time she makes a mistake she just smiles at me and says I love you Ms. Jowell and I know you still love me. That's awesome that I can be a part of that!

2. My friends- I have some amazing friends. Though I have a handful of close ones, that is all I need. I'm not one of those people that makes a lot of deep connections but with those that I do, I cherish it.

3. My family- I have some amazing family members. A sister that brings me lunch and listens to me ramble like crazy. A brother that just makes me laugh everyday. Another sister that brings me sopapillas while I study. A handful of grandparents that care and love me. Parents that love me. Wonderful aunts and uncles and the list goes on. (sorry I couldn't mention them all)

4. Levi- I know its weird but his loving is so sweet and much needed. When I am sad or crying he always crawls in my lap and loves on me. The poor thing, when watching Extreme Home makeovers, when I bawl like a baby, he doesn't know what to do. :)

5. An education- A college degree that I earned and the diploma hanging on my wall to remind me of the accomplishments. A 4.0 in grad school! Whoop whoop!

6. An apartment- With awesome neighbors and cheap rent! ;)

7. A car that goes! Nuff said! :) Though its not a Mercedes Benz or Lamborghini, which I know I just misspelled, it does run and I am thankful for that.

8. An amazing Lord that loves me unconditionally and knows me better than anyone, including Levi. He provides for me and is faithful when I am not.

9. Decently good health- though there are some health issues its nothing serious nor fatal! LOL But it could be worse. I had a weird dream the other night that I had cancer and fishing everyday for 2 years cured it! I know weird and that was the sane part of the dream.

10.I need for nothing- I have more than what I need and I don't have to stress about meeting those needs, I know that they will be met.

For those that read this I encourage you to make a list of all of the positives in your life. I can guarantee that the good will outweigh the bad. There definitely seems to be more bad in the world than good but God is good and if He is in your life then Life is good! God is good all the time, all the time God is good!