Grateful

You know so much has happened in the last couple of years in my life and I am so grateful to be where I am today. I have three kids that I love dearly, a man that loves me back, a family that no matter how much they get on my nerves, we are family and we love each other and I have a select group of friends that are truly on my side and support me no matter what. I am grateful to that.

I have been allowed a second chance to complete my education and although it is tough juggling it and my responsibilities, God is giving me the drive to not give up. I may have to slow it up every now and then but I have no desire to quit. Okay, sometimes at two in the morning when I have got to finish a paper but I want to go to sleep, I do sometimes wish I could quit, but I don't I press forward.

My job can be stressful but I am grateful I have one and I am still able to provide for my family. My bank account gets low, but I have developed the determination to not overspend and live below my means so that I can stay above water.

You know President Obama made a comment about responsibility starting at home. I was not taught the value of protecting your credit and saving and a lot of other things but I am grateful that it is not too late to start and even though I am 40 years old, I want the opportunity to live the rest of my life responsibly, financially stable and a bit more secure. You know my kids may look at it that I didn't start out great but I got on board and finished better.

In church, they say, I am not where I need to be but thank God I am not where I used to be and with His help I will get there.

Peace.