The Light At The End Of A Very Long Tunnel

It's probably a good thing only one person saw me last night. Bonnie is used to my break-downs and my constant tears don't really bother her too much anymore. And for that I love you Poopy-Head McGee!

I've had some stresses these past few months mostly involving my new job in Ulysses but it all came tumbling down (like Jack and Jill on that stinkin hill) last night.  Fortunately I have loving family and friends who helped me see the positives. So instead of focusing on the bad, I'm looking for the bright sides of life and I'm going to share them with you.

1. I have a job. It's a good paying position doing something I enjoy. Teaching in a larger community with many teachers is going to help me grow and learn so much. As I'm typing this, the news station just said 15% of the US are unemployed. There are so many people out there who don't have any means to support themselves and their families. I'm blessed to be employed.

2. I have a home. Actually I'll have two different homes for the next month while I'm moving and Bonnie is working. There are millions of people living in dangerous low-income project housing, in their cars or on the streets. I'm blessed to have a roof over my head.

3. I have a family. There is love and care in my family. I know my parents have my back and my extended family are beyond supportive. Even though we don't always get along, I love them all more than I can say or show. And my sister is moving with me. It's nice to have a familiar face when stepping out of one's comfort zone. Thousands of orphans are lonely and unloved. They don't know what family means, much less looks like. I'm blessed to have a loving family.

4. I have friends.  One of the the brightest rays of happiness that shown down on me last night was the fact I get to see my friends, even though it didn't look like it would be possible. I get to enjoy their company in Kansas City and have one last great weekend before going back west. Many people are struggling to survive without any support. I'm blessed to have such wonderful friends.


Thank you to everyone who showed me the light at the end of the tunnel, and helped me to see that I'm blessed because I'm not traveling through the tunnel alone.