Finding Blessings

another WOWZA yesterday...what is the saying?!  "When it rains it pours".  I left work yesterday at 2pm to pick up the boys from school then go all the way back to Falls Road (near my work) to take them to the pediatrician for a 4pm appointment (driving in the car for 2 hours = not fun).  note to self: find a pediatrician closer to Bel Air...  The pediatrician visit was great (we had to wait forever though)...

BLESSING 1: I have 3 beautiful healthy children

On the way home the power steering in my car went out.  I was so scared...I thought we were going to crash into something but luckily I was able to muscle the steering wheel to the gas station 7 miles away and ask for help.  Did I mention it was raining cats and dogs last night, my cell phone was dead and it was pitch black outside?!

BLESSING 2: I found us a safe place to find help

There was a very helpful gentleman in the gas station who helped me find and assess the issue.  After trying to add power steering fluid to the car, which didn't work.  I went back in to ask if I could use his phone to call AAA.  When Blessing #3 occured:

BLESSING 3: The gas station had a phone charger that matched my phone

We were able to maneuver the car into the McDonalds parking lot right next door to the gas station where I was able to get the boys something to eat and BONUS: charge my phone to call AAA and Hubby

BLESSING 4: AAA

Hubby and Livie came to the rescue so we wouldn't have to drive with a stranger tow truck driver.  We finally got the car to our garage and got home around 8:30 to put the kids to bed and get warmed up.  My feet were numb and my pants were wet to my knees

BLESSING 5: FRIENDS:  I called some friends to ask for help with some stuff at work and their heart felt concern and love, touched me to the core!!!  I am blessed to have AMAZING FRIENDS who care for me and my family so deeply *thanks Grace and Amy*

Hubby and I spent the night working on the budget and looking at cars (this may be the end of the road for jetta). 

BLESSING 6: My Mom, going above and beyond to help us AS USUAL!

BLESSING 7: The strength and support of my amazing marriage!

This morning as I was heading to the bathroom I passed a woman whose child is dying of a very rare and horrible disease.  She smiled and me and asked me how I was doing!??!  I am SO LUCKY!!!!  I can't even begin to list everything I'm so lucky for!!!!  As I sit here now with tears in my eyes I realize that I have EVERYTHING I need in the world and good things happen to those who have faith and love in their heart. 

TTFN