It is easy to get lost in this rat race at this time of year. Or to get upset with the human race. I often forget what I am blessed with because I grew up in a family that always seemed to focus on the negative things in life and in people. Now that I am older I really see the beauty in this world. I take stock a lot now. I used to mummble under my breath when my dh would say things like " We need to watch our spending". And because of all those years he has said that and stilll does we are in a good spot. A safe spot. And that coming from a family who couldn't pay the bills because they spent money like water ,actually my parents drank thier money and sniffed it up their noses. I have never been so secure in my whole life as I am right now. And that is a really big blessing for me!