Thankful...Today's "Moment"

When I began writing this blog, almost three years ago, I called it "Moments with Marsha".  That seemed fitting at the time, and it still seems to fit somehow.  Mostly I wanted to offer my perspective from the point of view of a mom, a sister, a daughter, grand daughter, friend,  a grandma and even a student.

Today I had a moment when I felt overwhelmingly blessed!  It hit me how comfortable we are here in our new town, in our new home, close to our older kids, yet there are still so many variables in our life--and that is OK! 

Later, took a few minutes to reflect on the week end I just enjoyed with close friends from Northern Illinois.  Our daughter had a "groupon" to hang glide in southern Wisconsin, so I got to ride with her to our friends' house--as a surprise...and it was a surprise!  It is a rare thing to have such close friends--and so, I reflected on the length and depth of our friendship, and the fact that we all consider it a gift straight from God--surprises and all! 

Another blessing of my day was the time I was afforded to sit in my new robe with my second cup of coffee and work on my research paper. (which is due in a few days)  I love this robe--a gift from Randy and the girls for my birthday last week--it is so comfy and cozy!  And, because I already told you about the 'back room' of our house, you know I was sitting back there...enjoying the view--and the coffee!

Later on, to our delight, when Rand and I got home from working out, our girls were actually cleaning.  Not just hurrying through, no, they were actually on their hands and knees, scrubbing the bathroom and kitchen floor...why?  Because I asked them to do it 'before Friday'...they just felt like  today was a good day!  Woo HOO!!! 

Today's moment, then, would just be "being thankful."  Thankful for this move, for our home, our family, good friends and helping hands.  I'm thankful for opportunities...like school for me, a job for Rand, and the possibility a job for me...getting to know our grand babies on a deeper level...making friends with our kids....being able to do the rest of our unpacking in our spare time...and relaxing in the evening with each other...oh, and skype-ing with my mom, just about every morning...she doesn't care that I'm usually still in my robe.