I am so blessed

[Lindsey]

I know that most of my posts lately here haven't been so happy, and I've been feeling down on myself, but when I REALLY think about it, I am really blessed.

I have my Layla alive and with me every day. She might not be walking but she's the same dog she's always been. A couple of coworkers were talking to me about her this morning, and one asked if I still need to express her and I said yes. She said "Oh that's got to be quite the burden" and the other guy chimed in and said "Well, you know, they don't ask for much." How true. For the 4 years of happiness and joy and unconditional love I've gotten from Layla, the LEAST I can do is spend an extra hour or so a day doing her exercises and expressing her bladder to keep her comfortable and healthy. I don't want to think of her as a burden, she's a companion, and we will never give up on each other. I will be happy and love her if she doesn't improve another day. She's still perfect to me!

I have my family who I love so much still in my life. I know a lot of people who don't, and I know I am lucky to have that. I see my friends bickering pointlessly with their parents and I know I am lucky to be past that. After feeling like I was going to lose my mom to a stroke a year ago, I am trying to cherish every moment I have with both of my parents. I used to go weeks without talking to them, and now I call them every night. My brother won't talk to my mom anymore because of his girlfriend, and I feel bad for my parents about that. It just makes me want to be there for them more.

Scott is a great guy and I'm lucky to have him in my life. We have our issues and we have our fights but we always get over it and we love each other so much.

There's really not a point to this thread except that I feel I need to put this out in the open somewhere so that I don't forget it on days when I'm feeling down.

[judy]

What a wonderful post Linds! It is so important to be grateful, and I think it was such a good idea that you wrote it down, like you said, for days when you are down.

You do have a wonderful man, your family sounds amazing, and it is good to hear you talk about Layla in such a positive way. She is such a sweet, loving blessing. Who knows why we are given these hard things to deal with, but it looks like you have gotten through the hard part. Now, whatever the end result, you will deal with it just fine.

You are a remarkable young woman, and I am so glad to know you!

[Blueyes]

"When upon lifes billows you are tempest tossed...when you are discouraged thinking all is lost..count your many blessings, name them one by one...and it will surprise you what the Lord has done"

That's just one verse to a song that I was reminded of by your post! Just keep counting your blessings Lindsey, and be sure to thank the right ONE for them Love you kiddo!!

[Lindsey]

Thanks Judy and Betsi. I love that verse! I'm going to write it down and keep it in the house.

This is really crazy, but I have always felt that someday I was going to end up with a child who is disabled in some way. That's kind of a weird premonition to have, I know, and it's even more crazy that it ended up happening, except the "child" is my dog.

[JJJ]

Just think of it as a journey through life to becoming a stronger person. You are blessed

[DianaB]

Life is so much better when we think about our blessings instead of our problems!!! You have a good life and so much to be thankful for!! And....you have Scott by your side!!! You are a very blessed woman, Lindsey!!