"Keep your eyes open to your mercies. The man who forgets to be thankful has fallen asleep in life." Robert Louis Stevenson.
Looking back on 2012, I am thankful for:
- The birth of our beautiful, healthy new baby daughter, Lucinda. A labour that was quick and uncomplicated, and all those precious quiet moments feeding and holding her.
- A husband who loves me, loves our children, works to provide for us, and is courageous enough to seek help when he needs it.
- My two big girls, who bring a lot of joy and laughter to my life. We have our challenges, but I wouldn't change them for the world.
- A new (to us) home with lots of space outside for the girls to play, friendly neighbours, and plenty of trees to feed my soul.
- The support I received while Neil was in hospital, and again after my cancer surgery. It means a lot to have so many people who care.
- A skilful surgeon who removed all my tumour, and left me with minimal scarring.
- My parents, who came to visit (Mum for a month when Lucinda was due, and both later in the year) and show their support.
- Several fun family weekends away - to Bright, Daylesford, Inverloch and Echuca, and a holiday with family in Brisbane.
- Work that is rewarding, colleagues who are encouraging, and an office that is not too far from home.
And that is all without mentioning the 'basics' I take for granted, which so many in the world do not have.
"I will sing to the Lord, for he has been good to me." Psalm 13:6, NIV.
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