The Gratitude Challenge for today is a message of thanks for some of the "negatives" in my life. It's tough to be thankful for the negative as a general pessimist these days, but here goes nothing.
I am thankful that we are not in a position to own a home at this time. As renters it is wonderful not to have to worry about home/appliance repairs when our bank account is already stretched. It is also nice, not to worry so much about job loss in such a high unemployment period because we don't have a mortgage that we would be worried about covering.
I am thankful to have moved out onto our own in Nebraska and away from almost everything/everyone we know. I miss my family and friends desperately some days, but this is so good for us as a family. We have a lot more time as a family since my husband works from home and I stay at home with the boys. We've been able to dig out from some debt since the move and that is so freeing.
I am thankful for my temper and penchant for going off the handle. I like to think of it as passion, but I know it's not usually a good thing. I have watched my children start to imitate that behavior though and it has taught me to be more patient and take a step back. I do not want my children to have a temper like I do or overreact like I do.
I am thankful for every part of my life, good or bad, as it has shaped who I am today.
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