grateful

 "be grateful for what you have,

because it is somebody's dream."

sometimes it is so easy to forget what you have

when you're busy chasing what you don't have.

i see my life

and i feel good about my accomplishments, drawbacks, triumphs and failures.

comparing to other 20 somethings

i haven't achieved much in life

but when i look at where i was

a decade ago

and look at myself now,

i see growth,

i see potential,

i see peace,

and i feel grateful.

that is enough for now.

there might not be much i might be able to do

or achieve

but 

whatever i've been blessed with,

i feel content.

a roof over my head,

three meals a day,

a loving family who looks after me,

doting parents,

a fun group of sisters,

fearless examples of women in my life,

dogs that love me,

strength,

love,

contentment,

friendships.

there is so much to be grateful for.

i may not achieve all that i've set out to do,

but the hand i've been dealt with in life is pretty sweet.

god,

i am grateful for all i have

and ready for what i've set out to do.

i pray for your blessings,

and will follow my dreams,

and go strength to strength.

thank you.