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Counting my blessings

October 19, 2011 by MCM Mama 9 Comments

Life is a bit stressful for me right now.  Not much I can do about it.  It is what it is.  But that doesn’t make it easier.  In fact, for me (and I’m sure for many of you), stressful things that just have to be lived through are much harder than stressful things where you can actually do something.

So, in my continuing battle to stay upbeat, today I’m looking at the positives in my life.

  1. My family.  You all know how much Beer Geek rocks. And my boys.  Oy, they may drive me crazy, but they amuse me on a daily basis.  My parents are the best parents ever.  Not because they are perfect.  Not because we never disagree.  But because they are always 100% there for me.
  2. My friends.  Both IRL and in the computer.  They have my back.  And my beer.  And I have a few who’ll go gangsta for me if that’s what the situation calls for.  ;o)
  3. My jobs.  Seriously, recently I’ve been paid to help at race registration, to go for a run with someone, and to figure out all the ins and outs of a password protected google site.  Really?  You want to pay me to do something I’d do for free?  You crazy, but I’ll take it LOL.
  4. My run.  It’s come back to me.  It may be slow and it may lack endurance, but three easy runs with NO PAIN lead me to believe I may actually be moving in the right direction again.

It’s raining out this morning and I’ve decided to let that be my excuse to take it easy on myself today.  (Heck, I’m still sore from a three bike rides and a run on Monday + a run yesterday.  And I won’t talk about my current hatred of burpees.  WTH was I thinking?)

What are the blessings in your life right now?  Do you stop on a regular basis and think about them? 

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  1. Jen says

    October 19, 2011 at 11:55 am

    I have many blesses and I probably don't count them enough.Thanks for the reminder… and holy workouts batman! Great job!

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  2. Erika says

    October 19, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    I need to stop and think about them more! I'm in the midst of getting ready for a move to Seattle so things are completely crazy. But I'm thankful for my friends, family, my wonderful daughter and my health!!

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  3. SupermomE12 says

    October 19, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    I think it's so important to stop and count our blessings always, but especially when we are stressed. Great post and Yay for running pain free!!

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  4. TMB @ RACING WITH BABES says

    October 19, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    First of all, I'd go gangsta for you. Second, I have tons of blessings. I just forget to appreciate them all the time.

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  5. ChocolateOrchid says

    October 19, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    My family. My daughter. My health. My friends – old and new. My network of online friends & connects, some of which have blossomed into in-the-flesh frienships & connects.And yes, I think about them often.Wishing you the best!

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  6. Shellyrm ~ just a country runner says

    October 19, 2011 at 2:58 pm

    I love that…."go gangsta for you" heeheeheeGlad you are focusing on the positive. I do think and give thanks for my blessing. I have taught/am teaching my little ones to give thanks when they pray, even for their toys, room, clothes (not to mention their health and abilities). Things they might not think to be thankful for. I remind them that the things we don't say thanks for are the things we can just give back!

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  7. Johann says

    October 19, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    I've had some tough times this year myself and had to make some tough choices. But I think it all make me appreciate the blessings I have so much more. Family, friends, health, a great job and of course running! They all are worth some tough times every now and then.

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  8. Indi says

    October 19, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    count the blessings for sure! We always need to be reminded of that!! Hope the stress lessens soon!

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  9. Jess says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    I do my best, on a regular basis, to remind myself how fortunate I am, but like most, I probably don't do it enough!

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