I have to admit that I am one of those girls who looks at the lives of others and think that mine stinks in comparison. Most of the time I only see the good things in their lives and only the bad in mine. So, I get really jealous and feel completely inferior to those that I am comparing my life to. I know that most other people are like this but it seems as though I am the main one comparing myself to others. I feel as though I am a complete loser compared to most and that I'm not good enough and nothing good ever happens to me. Because of this, I am far from being perfect. These past few weeks, most of my imperfect thoghts have changed.
Over the past couple of weeks I have been slowly counting my many blessings. I don't consciously think about it but every once in awhile I just think "wow, I'm pretty lucky". First, I have the most amazing husband. I know that I do a lot of work around the house and I do get annoyed with him playing his computer games but I do remember that he'll do anything for me. The other day, after breakfast he just cleaned up the dishes without me asking. Stupid, I know, but that was one less thing that I had to do. He also allows me to continue my coupon and grocery shopping addiction and when I call him about spending a lot of money on food that we will eat, he calms me down. Yes, I feel bad about spending money sometimes because I don't' work at the moment and he is making all the money (I know, I'll have to get used to it).
I have an amazing house that is plenty big for the two of us and our future kids. Josh wants to move again but it all depends on how our life ends up. For now, it is perfect. I hate to clean it, but I would much rather clean something that I own rather than rent. We are still trying to make it our own house but that will take a few years as we become more financially stable.
Right now I am able to have the best experience of my life as I student teach. I have been placed with an amazing teacher who is has me do what I am comfortable doing. He teaches honors because that material is harder. If I wanted to he would allow me to teach them. I'm about six weeks away from graduating with my bachelors degree, which brings on a lot of excitement in my life. I don't' have a job yet but I am sure that something will come along because I am incredibly blessed by my Heavenly Father.
I know that most people have already heard, but my mom doesn't have cancer. I do consider that a huge blessing in my life because I love her too much. I don't know if I could watch her go through that hardship again, especially if all of her girls are out of the house. Honestly, I don't know what I would ever do without my mom (as well as my dad) in my life.
I know that I sometimes complain about this last one but I thought that I would mention it anyway. I am the primary pianist in my ward. It is difficult because I don't know a lot of people in my ward. I'm "trapped" in the Primary room each week playing the piano as well as the same songs over again. However, I am slowly starting to love my calling because of the testimony that the kids share each week (mostly as they sing). Sometimes I cannot help but cry as they (and myself) sing through the songs that we are learning for the program in October. The spirit is really strong in the room and I love it. I used to wish that I could be a Sunday School teacher or a Young Women leader. I would have been okay with being a Primary teacher because then I could teach a lesson and still go to sharing time. Now have realized that I have the best calling ever because of the spirit I have felt each week in the primary room. If anyone doesn't know what I'm talking about, I suggest that you go take a visit there for one week. You'll see what I mean.
I know that this post is long, but I thought that I would share with you some of my blessings that I have come to realize over the past week. I am reminded of a Primary song titled "My Heavenly Father Loves me". I know that is true, especially with the amount of blessings that he gives me everyday of my life here upon this Earth.
4 comments:
You are awesome! Perfectly said... :)
=) What a wonderful post, Emily. I have been feeling the same way. I've been comparing myself and thinking everybody else's life is better. But then I look around me and see all the things I have! I'm so happy that you are so blessed! Heavenly Father DOES love you, and so do I! =)
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That was beautiful! It is so lovely a thing to count your blessings! We all need to do that more, because we are all so spoiled :). Love you Emily!!
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