Blessed

This afternoon, I took a ride out to a gathering where a few of my friends were hanging out. I haven't been with that group in a long time but every time I show up, it's always like being at home. There were speakers talking and sharing and it really was nice to see positive change in people. There were many faces I recognized but I didn't know their names as it's been so long since I attended regularly. They ALL knew me!

At times, I can really make myself feel all alone so when I received such a welcome, it's hard to stay on a pity pot. You have to smile and realize just how blessed we are to be where we are right at this very moment. Sure life can have it's bad moments. Look around. Today it started off raining and cool. As soon as it dried out, my son wanted to ride the motorcycle. So for the next hour, that is exactly what we did. The wife had no particular things to do so she ran off with the neighbor and went to my neighbors mom's home to visit. Yes we have one very large extended family if you can't tell. Right now my son and his Nanny are hanging out at his grandmothers and just enjoying life. Tomorrow I'm sure we will wake up, get ready and head to church. Afterwords I'm sure we will pick some place to eat. Then Monday it's back to school and work for everyone.

This might not sound like much but it's peaceful. No one is mad or arguing at one another. We tend to do things by ourselves and then some things together. We love each other. Today I am a blessed man.And just for today, life does not have my permission to beat me up.