Riches!!!!

My life has been wrought with struggle......no question.......and at some points I believed whatever the challenge of the day was might end me.....being too big to overcome and yet......here I sit......I am sitting in a magnificent little lake house......the house being in the family of one of my really good friends.......after having a splendid girl's day and night......all my gals are still sleeping, and I am sitting in the quiet, sipping my coffee.....despite not getting to bed till late.....but I have plans for doing some relaxing later at home before my kids come home, so all good:) Maybe even a nap;-) But I had a big aha yesterday........thinking about the fact that forever love has eluded me so far:) Not forever:) However TRUE friendship has never eluded me......I have always had great friends and many that have spanned decades......3 out of the 4 girls I hung with last night have been my friend for over 20 years.....and the other gal has felt like she has.......and gosh I needed to be with them after that crazy situation Friday.......being in a place that felt like home.....and so I think it is important for us to be mindful of what we have......not what we lack......realizing that life has a way of giving us exactly what we need, exactly when we need it, and having that reminder was important.....we sat on the deck till late.....on her outdoor sectional with a fire going......under blankets, chatting away.....and most days I do truly feel rich.......in a real sense.....I have peace of mind, I am healthy and strong, I have everything I need, and many that I want, I can care for my children well, and did I mention my kids are the best?:) All of the work I do is my passion........I live in a lovely home filled with peace and love......I have a family that loves and supports me......and I have so many things that money can't buy......things that come from within.......it is well with my soul indeed, and most days I have true peace that lives in all of what has happened to me.....not having it affect the rest.......having perhaps had ALL of it be the catalyst for this life......one where I can recognize my blessings so clearly and so often......and finding ways to create more, where I have found presence......and a life that feels like me.......and some day......I know that I will be typing away, doing some kind of writing, in my own lake house......one that is surrounded by cozy cottages that house the people I will be serving then......offering them the respite and gifts I have found, so they can take them into the world........so for today I am acknowledging and appreciating so deeply my "wealth"...........knowing that I am right where I belong.......and feeling grateful for every single bit of it.......Happy Sunday! Enjoy this cozy rainy day!