just a moment

i just wanted to take a moment to be thankful. so many days of mine are spent thinking of things - things i want, things i wish would happen, things i wish i could take back... i feel as though i never really take a moment to be thankful for all the things that are good in my life. so here are just a few things i'm thankful for

- my allergy medicine (which is helping me through this horrible hay fever... pollen doesn't like me)
- my comfy bed (because without it i don't know what i'd do)
- the sunshine
- the beach
- having this amazing opportunity to live in Europe
- being able to travel
- the amazing family i've become a part of
- my amazing family
- my friends
- books
- snail mail (because what's better than getting a letter in the mail)

i admit that thinking the worst and wishing things were different is a bad habit of mine. there are so many people who aren't where i am, and don't have the opportunities or the extrememly supportive friends and family that i have. there are so many people struggling just to get by, while i'm over here (in europe, i might add) wishing that the beach was a tiny bit closer so i could shorten my afternoon strolls from 15 minutes to 5. i hate (yes, hate is a very strong word) hate watching people i love going through hard times. i would never wish upon anyone what they are going through right now. i always feel so helpless, telling them it will be alright and everything will be better, but i know how hard it is to hear it and believe that it will happen. all that i can do is stand right beside them the whole way through. that, and pray of course. so, whoever is reading this, if you could just keep my loved ones in your prayers i'd be so appreciative.

i hope everyone has a great day.
don't forget to count your blessings!

xoxo