Another day in paradise.
Woke up next to my life partner by the alarm on my phone.
In a queen sized bed, in a home set outside of town, where it is mostly quiet.
Good neighbors, school, firehouse and a cemetery as a reminder of those who came before us.
A beautiful garden out back that has already supplied fresh squash, tomatoes and peppers.
I sit in my TV room enjoying the quiet and cool air from the ceiling fan.
A leather couch and fuzzy blanket.
Sipping coffee and planning my day.
A day of work, doing my part at the hospital to take care of the patients and employees.
Comfort.
Gratitude.
I am grateful.
Not just for the material things in my life, but my life in general.
I’ve been happy with a phone connected to the wall, a single bed as a single mom.
A box fan circulating hot air through the room with windows wide open.
Sitting in lawn chairs in the living room watching a small portable television with foil on the antenna.
Eating blue box mac and cheese because, 10 for a dollar.
Working 2 jobs, waiting tables lunch one place and dinner at another.
My life hasn’t always been as comfortable as now, but I’ve always made my own happiness.
And no, my life isn’t perfect to some standards, but you cant define MY perfect.
I am perfectly happy.
What more could I ask for?
So I am grateful.
I’m thankful for each day. And those of you that share it with me.
Even those of you that try to give me grief, I am sorry you are so unhappy.
You cant steal my joy, just become a lesson for me.
Love and live life to the fullest.
Don’t waste time thinking about what you don’t have.
Be grateful for all you do.
Remember, what you have now, you prayed for yesterday.
Love Big!
Lorene
