Grateful morning
I'd like to take a moment to show my gratitude. I think that is a good way if any to introduce myself.
My name is Charity. I am a lucky mom of twins and their older brother. I have found my passion in life which is...(drum roll) you guessed it. Yoga! I having a loving boyfriend. That's right, I said boyfriend!😳 and a wonderful life.
We live in the beautiful state of Texas which I appreciate more and more every year. We love the outdoors! Snowboarding, wakeboarding, paddle board yoga, hiking, swimming, biking, and the list goes on and on.
So back to my gratitude. It is a new year. 2016! What what!?!? I'm sure you have all started your New Years resolutions or goals. Some of you might have already thrown in the towel. 😉
That's where I am at as well. Having a fresh out look. Planning my goals for the new year. A better me etc etc.
All great things. And while doing all of this we have already had a few disappointments this year.... My oldest son is dealing with some trauma and we are working through it. We have had some let downs and disappointments with that. Cooks doesn't have a program to fit his needs and more. We got declined to buy a house because we were late on a few payments last year because we spent the money on our sons care. Everyone can understand getting behind. Or rejection on something you had your hopes up about. It is a bummer! But we will try again next year.
Regardless of all that I found myself feeling extremely grateful this morning. Nothing special happened. I was simply loading the dishwasher. Cleaning up. But it hit me whilst I pondered away on this sink full of dirty dishes.
All of my dreams have come true 😍 kind of a crazy realization right? 😏 but it is true. My life has become what I always dreamed about and I didn't even know it.
I had a very difficult childhood. I have experienced more then most people I know. Dealing with many hospital visits, trauma, as a teen living in foster care, having to drop out of high school to support myself, and even as a young adult, having a relationship with an abusive spouse.
It is sad to say that my story isn't terrible unique. Many people deal with similar issues everyday.
Although now looking back on that I can find so much appreciation for the life I have. I worked so hard to get here and it paid off.
I got the guy 😍 he is wonderful, loving, an amazing father to our children. I got the job. I finally found something I was passionate about and good at. Lol I know many of you can relate. It is hard deciding what you are going to do with your life and once you decide making that happen can be even harder. Not only that but finding something you enjoy. I am blessed with that alone.
But it keeps going.
We live in a safe nice area, with great schools. We have a lovely house and in a year we can try to buy again. I get to stay home with my beautiful twin boys and raise them myself instead of putting them in daycare. I was blessed with the ability to breastfeed them and more.
So my dreams have come true. I always wanted the guy. I think every girl dreams of her Prince Charming until they meet him. We got the house and we will get the home soon. I have the amazing children I always dreamed of and a career that makes me excited for tomorrow.
So as I dance away my morning with my grinning twins listening to the Beach Boys. I would like to thank you for reading and ask you to ponder on what you have to be grateful for. You may like something better and 2016 could be the year you get it. But you won't truly appreciate what you get if you can appreciate what you have.
Happy New Years!
Namaste 🕉
Charity
