Gratitude

Prayer for myself and my family - may we never forget or cease to appreciate all of the gifts and blessings that have been bestowed upon us in this lifetime.

It has been dawning on me over and over again in this process of raising a baby just how lucky we are to have everything we need for this baby and for ourselves. In fact, we often times, have more than we need.

I have access to an abundance of healthy food and am able to adequately feed my baby.

When I got sick I had access to medical care and the medicine I need.

Levi has access to good medical care and vaccinations.

Marcelo and I both have good paying and stable jobs that allow us to provide for ourselves and out child.

We have a quiet, cozy apartment (albeit a bit messy, lol!) with enough space for all of us.

We have all the baby items we need and had the means to get other stuff when we wanted and needed it.

We have our health, mental and physical.

We have loving families, friends, and communities of which we are a part.

We have cars and electronic devices and everything we need to live a comfortable life.

Both Marcelo and I have/had been blessed with amazing parents that taught us unconditional love and patience and the importance of family.

We live in warm, sunny southern California.

How can we not rejoice in all that we have?! Lest we not take these things for granted. There are many people in this world who do not have what they need. May they be blessed as well, in this world or the next and may we always appreciate and do the best we can. May we raise a son who knows the joy of gratitude!