Thursday, December 29, 2011

As the year winds down...

I count my blessings. There are so many.

Living in the land of the free and the home of the brave.

A roof over my head that keeps me warm and dry and safe.

Granddaughters that are the joy of my heart.

A lovely garden, and the ability to walk to it and see the growth and change every single day.

Food, electricity, warmth.

The ability to dream.

The unlimited riches of words...the umlimited horizons that words offer to me.

Friends, old and new. Friends, silver and gold.

Kind words on a sad day.

Choices

A husband who loves me in spite of everything.

Loving myself in spite of everything.

The wealth of possibilities.

The potential of tomorrow.

Living my life every single day.

Facing down fear.

Choosing beauty.

Choosing hope.

Choosing to look up at the sky and look beyond the grey clouds.

Choosing joy.


For today. And the New Year.



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32 comments:

  1. Heather{Our Life In a Click}December 29, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Just beautiful Jenny! Just like YOU!!!

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  2. BettyDecember 29, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    Very well said Jenny. Happy New Year to you!

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  3. Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)December 29, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    What a beautiful way to close down 2011. Oh the joy that flowed through this post. I love it!!!

    God bless you sweetie and you have a glorious day as this year draws to the end. :o)

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  4. AnonymousDecember 29, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    What wonderful things to choose to start the year with.

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  5. ain't for city galsDecember 29, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    wishing you a happy and healthy new year, Jenny!

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  6. Ms. ADecember 29, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    True blessings, each and every one!

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  7. The Quintessential MagpieDecember 29, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Jenny, my dear, this is so lovely! Amen to every word you typed. And I might add, thank you for being such a blessing to all of us. You are, you know. A shining blessing that I thank God for now and always.

    Love you much...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

    (I got my computer back, but I'm up to my eyeballs in things going on. Stealing a few minutes to try and start my visiting. Have missed you SO much!)

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  8. 21 WitsDecember 29, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Simply from your heart! Wishing you happiness and love to follow you everywhere you go...and a safe and fun New Year's Eve, oh yeah, and your most favorite soup (all of them) all year long......! ;)

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  9. PatDecember 29, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    A wonderful list...

    Wishing you all the best in 2012 -
    Happy New Year!

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  10. AmesDecember 29, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    I wish you an awesome New Year Jenny!
    Be happy,Be healthy,Enjoy life to it's fullest,Surround your self with your family and friends.
    Blog on dear friend!Blog on!!~Ames

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  11. JDecember 29, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    This was really sweet. :)

    Happy New Year!

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  12. TerraDecember 29, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Beautiful Jenny. Made me smile and drop a tear at the same time

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  13. mrs. cDecember 29, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    You are always such a positive person. I know that you have always been a bright light in Jeff's and my lives and we are blessed to call you....friend! Happy 1212 and may it be filled with love and happiness.

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  14. Linda @ A La CarteDecember 29, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Jenny these words are perfect! It makes me so happy to choose Joy! thank you for being such a great friend. Hugs, Linda

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  15. JudieDecember 29, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    You are just the sweetest woman! I am so lucky to have you for a friend.

    xoxo

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  16. PondsideDecember 29, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Choices.
    Choosing joy.
    That says so much, Jenny. I'm so glad that I've met you! You inspire me every week.

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  17. MelindaDecember 29, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Very well said!

    Melinda

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  18. JoDecember 29, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    Oh what a beautiful post .... from a beautiful lady ... Enjoy all of the beauty of life!!!

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  19. anitamombanitaDecember 29, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I need to find something to say other than 'great post'! But wait! What's wrong with 'great post' when it actually is?! Choices open up a wealth of possibilities, no?! Love that. Happy New Year!

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  20. GattinaDecember 30, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    I could have written the same except I have no granddaughters but a grandson, and I am also living in a land of the free, but can't say if it's also home of the brave. (Probably some are) lol !

    Happy New Year to you !!

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  21. EvalinnDecember 30, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    That´s a lot of great stuff, happy new year! :-)

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  22. TheresaDecember 30, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Add TWO Grandsons and I can say DITTO:) Hugs to you today, tomorrow and into the New Year!

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  23. SharonDecember 30, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    So beautiful, Jenny! And once again you could be speaking for my heart as well! Have a very Happy New Year filled with wonderful things!

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  24. WilloughbyDecember 30, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Beautiful post! May you have a wonderful new year!

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  25. ~✽Mumsy✽~December 30, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Fantastic post, Jenny!

    Wishing you and your family a great and wonderful New Year!

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  26. HDecember 30, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Happy New Year to you all Jenny!

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  27. Rocky Mountain WomanDecember 30, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Happy New Year sweetie!

    See you Thursday....

    xxoo,

    RMW

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  28. TinaDecember 30, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Inspiring. It's a daily choice to find good amidst the horrid and hard. Thanks for the pep-talk. And thanks for this song. (Mary did You Know?) It's my favorite Jesus' birthday song.
    Tina @ Life is Good

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  29. Live, Love, Laugh, Write!December 30, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Those are wonderful blessings to remember :)

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  30. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    There you go again...making my face break out...in a huge smile! You inspire me and others each and every day with your attitude and outlook on light. You are truly infectious!

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  31. Erika December 30, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Beautiful. I love the reminder to love our self in spite of everything.

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  32. Busy Bee SuzJanuary 1, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    My thoughts exactly Jenny!!! (well, I have to wait on the granddaughters!)
    We have so much to be thankful for! I am thankful for YOU Jenny.
    xoxoox
    Happy new year!

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