Counting My Blessings 2014

This year has been a good year for me to reassess where I'm going with the society. I have had some rough patches to go through and times when I felt that it wasn't worth it. Yet I am counting my blessings for quite a number of things.

1) I've been relatively healthy this year with no major health issues. My family also has remained relatively healthy as well. Yes we all have some health issues, but they are manageable.

2) Even though the events that I took on myself turned out to be flops, I learned something from them. I learned that I shouldn't go "full speed ahead" without some support. I also learned that I needed to tweak the events a little more and not expect the moon....:-)

3) The society I founded is still viable even with the defection of two key people. I realize that it is still needed and that I need to be persistant and not give in to those who want to see me fail.

4) I have a job.....Yes, it's very limited part time work...but I'm feeling challenged as I haven't been before now. I have a feeling that something is going to break soon, and I will have that revenue stream I need to keep functioning.

5) My niece is expecting a baby in March...Wow!....I'm still getting used to the idea that I'll be a Great Aunt.

6) I still have a home, I still have food on the table and this Internet connection. So many struggle with these now that sometimes I have to step back and thank God these aren't issues for me as yet.

7) My family and friends.....They put up with so much from me. I know I could be better at opening up about what's happening...but that's difficult. I praise God for their understanding as I work through the changes and upsets with being a contractor instead of an employee.

8) The groups I belong to....the historical societies and other groups that promote local history. I do want to help them more.

The most important blessing is knowing that God is there for me....and that he will never leave me. I am extremely grateful that he continues to provide for me.