Glass half full...

So...I have a tendency lately to be a "glass-half-empty" kind of gal. Not entirely proud of that and when I TRULY reflect on my situation, I realize I have really NOTHING to complain about. I am one of the most blessed people I know and feel a need to publicly record it...read it or don't...this is for me :-)

In no particular order...I am no longer being abused nor are my kids witnessing it and seeing that continuous example, I can clean my house or not and, either way, I don't get yelled at or put down and insulted as a result, I have one less person to do laundry for, I have five AMAZING kids who love me and whom I love more than life itself, we are surviving and generally laugh thru it and no longer stress when "someone" is coming home, we are all generally healthy, the kids did well in school, I have great friends that helped get my kids to and from school and watch them when my favorite ex won't...

I got a full scholarship to school and a guaranteed 3 year position when I graduate, I have a carpool so it's less gas and mileage on my car, I have fabulous parents that have stood by me through my entire divorce ridiculousness and basically secured a house for the kids and I to live in affordably, we live in a nice neighborhood and kids have lots of friends nearby, their friends have pools and let them swim in them, I have been able to financially provide all the food the kids want or need and they are always clothed, I have a Ben that is kind to me and supports me and puts up with a WHOLE LOT from me and yet still stays, I have sweet dogs that always are glad to see me and cuddle with me when I'm home alone, I have a bed to sleep in and so do all the kids...

And to culminate everything, my car had some "issues" yesterday. The issues ended in 4 families willingly contributing, my car being towed by one to another's shop, and the keys to a Suburban owned by another handed to me so I have something to drive until my car is fixed. I am so completely, undeniably, and immensely grateful for my blessings. I'm grateful for the friends and people I have met and surrounded myself with, and so grateful for their compassion. What possibly could I complain about after reading the incredible list above? I mean, you will all still probably hear about Jackass and his future abuse recipient being stupidly demonstrative at a dodgeball tournament :-) (and who wears pony tails at 41 except for Suzanne Somers???? I'm just sayin...) but all in all...I live a good life....warrior style!