Counting Blessings is more fun than counting sheep

Happy Friday everyone!! Today, I feel light-hearted and thankful. I saw two very dear friends today while I was out running errands. I am truly blessed to have such wonderful people in my life and I also feel blessed to have a job in these sketchy economic times. I don't believe in worrying - like my granny used to say "Worryin' is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere". Truer words have never been spoken, in my humble opinion. When you have faith in your life - which I do; it just doesn't make sense to worry. I just try to remind myself when that pesky worry bug rears it's ugly head, that God is in heaven and He is in charge. Whatever He decides is going to happen, will happen. Not a thing I can do to prevent it or make it happen - so, whisper a prayer for acceptance and contentment and whistle (if you can whistle, that is) or whatever makes you happy, and go on about your merry way.

I am also blessed to enjoy my job. It's not perfect, not much is, but I enjoy it and I am thankful that my boss is a good Christian man. Again, he's not perfect, and at times we do ruffle each other's feathers, but in general, we get along just fine. I have had a few "bad" bosses in my day, and the doc just isn't one of them. Again, a real blessing.

I am blessed to have a wonderful man in my life who loves me. My husband and I are each other's best friend. Oh, sure we irritate the heck out of each other on occasion, but underneath the irritation there is always the love. It's a good thing to have someone to snuggle up with each night when we go to bed. Truly one of life's richest rewards.

I have a family who I also love very much. I have sisters, nieces, nephews, sons, 3 grandchildren, beautiful horses and a loyal dog. Hey - what have I got to complain about?? I also have a cozy home, plenty of food and all the other things a gal could wish for.

I wish for all of you out there in blog land to have some peace and contentment in your own lives. When you start to count your blessings, it just might amaze you how very much you do have to be thankful for. Try it and see for yourselves. Tis the season ya know.

I took this little test called The Autumn Test on a friend's blog today. Here are my results:

You are a playful, spirited person. You have a limitless imagination and amazing creative talents.

When you are happiest, you are calm. You appreciate tradition and family. You enjoy feeling cozy.

You prefer change to come slowly. You need a long transition period when your life changes.

You find abundance to be the most comforting thing in the world. You love shopping and having nice things.

Your ideal day is active and full. You like to keep busy with your favorite things, and you appreciate a routine.

You are very impatient. You spend more time waiting for something than actually enjoying it.

Hmmm, some are good and some are not so good. Like most things, I guess. Not sure I like some of those things. Oh well...

I tried to provide a link here so that you could take the quiz yourselves, but alas it didn't work. Back to the old drawing board for me, I guess. *sigh*

Here's hoping you all have a safe and happy weekend.

Cingspots