BLESSED

Do you ever have those perfect moments?

You know - those unexpected...out of the blue..gives you goosebumps...makes you tear up...big goofy smile on your face...
Thank the Lord Moments.

I love those moments.  I can't get enough of them.  And then I usually just sit down and smile and cry because I'm so thankful that I'm blessed to even have those moments.

I usually feel like this when I'm running, particularly a longer run.  And it generally happens when I'm having a good run.  It seems like my whole world stops - it's just me running effortlessly.  I like to close my eyes and just take it all in - my footsteps, the hills, the fresh air, the trees and leaves rustling, the sun beating down on me, the outdoor smell.  In that moment, I thank God -- thank Him that I'm able to run...thank Him for my legs...thank Him for strong lungs and a strong heart...thank Him for the beautiful weather....thank Him for all of His creation.  That's when the goosebumps come.  Then the tears.  Then the smile and the feeling of eternal love.  It's one of those things you can't even come close to describing.  But you know it when you feel it.  And it's amazing.

I had another moment this week while I was driving.  I started thinking about our wedding...about all the people that are going to be a part of it.  I was instantly thankful that we have so many people that we love, that we just had to have them all in our wedding.  We feel so blessed to have the friends and family that we have.  And then I started thinking about the boy...and how lucky I am to have found the one that I belong with.  I've got to spend nearly 10 years with my best friend, and that's only the beginning.

I just want everyone to be able to have these special moments.  And appreciate them.  Know that the Lord loves you and will always love you.  We each have so much to be thankful for.  We are all different, and we are all going to hope for different things.  The important thing is to appreciate what you do have, and never take it for granted.  There are some people that would give anything to have what you have.  Please take some time today to say your thank you's.   

What if you woke up tomorrow with only the things you thanked God for today?

Here's to hoping you are blessed with one of those perfect moments today!