count your blessings

I am still alive. Had kind of a blah weekend. My own fault. Just did some cleaning and watched some hulu. Church was wonderful. I am so grateful for my church. It grounds me. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. I love my new "calling" (it's a church job) in the library. They have teamed me with the most interesting 87 year old woman ever. Will post more about her tomorrow.

I am just rocked by the news that a fellow blogger, Bethany, has passed away from a heart attack. Her last post gave me chills when I read it. I didn't know her or even follow her blog, but her memory will stay with me for along time. It's funny how we are more alike then we are different.

Daughter and family are driving in to have dinner with me and my son. Roast and veggies. Then some more bubbles and the park.

Today I will count my blessings. Because I have been abundantly blessed!

Comments

  1. RoxieMarch 21, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    Dana, I hope you enjoy your evening with your kids. There's nothing better than a good old roast!

    Hugs to you, dear friend.

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  2. ShelleyMarch 21, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    It was shocking to read about Bethany. So sad.

    Hope you have a wonderful time with your family tonight!

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  3. PropoquerianMarch 21, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Even though we do not know the woman who passed away, I think it is something about the fact that she was a blogger--it made us that much more aware of her consciousness and constantly ticking interiority, just like all of our own. In that way, what a blessing blogging is for her as well. I think she is truly cared for by her readers :)

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  4. TerriMarch 22, 2010 at 4:27 AM

    Hope you had a good time with your family!

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  5. PatsyMarch 22, 2010 at 8:25 AM

    I'm so sorry to hear about your blogging friend.

    Patsy x

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  6. wildfluffysheepMarch 22, 2010 at 2:04 PM

    I am glad you feel blessed.

    enjoy the family time.

    sorry to hear about your blogger friend. <3

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