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couture_addict · Oct 19th, 2009, 11:30 AM

My kids and DH are healthy and happy - as am I. I'm not quite sure how many "I love you"s I hear, or kisses and hugs I receive every day, but it's a lot. I also think that I may very well have the cutest dog in the entire world. How lucky am I!

We have all the normal issues everyone else has...bills, business to tend to, floors to sweep, appointments to keep, obligations we'd rather not have. But you know - when you think about it, none of those things really even matter.

Who knows what life holds in the future. What I do know is that right now, on this day - life is good. And no matter what happens on any tomorrow, at the risk of sounding cliche...nothing can take away this soon-to-be memory of this blissfully mundane, thrillingly normal day.

Ok, I'll stop being all wierd and sappy. I'm just feeling grateful and wanted to share

Wishing you all an incredible day!

Cassidy sleeping in - giving me my first smile of the day

ilovepinkhearts · Oct 19th, 2009, 02:39 PM

yes life is amazing...it's hard, it's easy, it's mean, it's loving...it keeps you on your toes. and for my life i am truly thankful!!

couture_addict...have a great day!

Jeneen · Oct 19th, 2009, 02:39 PM

You have a great attitude!

karmenzsofia · Oct 19th, 2009, 02:40 PM

You're very lucky, and it's good to see someone appreciating what they have.

annemerrick · Oct 19th, 2009, 02:51 PM

It is easy to forget when life gets overhwelming....how lucky we are all to be here. No matter the cicumstances....at least there is the option for them to get better!. I am also very blessed, although my dog may have to give your dog a run for the $$$$ for the cutest dog!!!!! (joking...your dog is beautiful!)

Mia Bella · Oct 19th, 2009, 02:58 PM

Great outlook!

I love the positivity!

I too can appreciate that I can sit back and say, "Yes! I love my life! I have an awesome husband that I love being around, 2 sweetheart furbabies, loving and supportive families and a roof over our heads!" Every day is a gift.

I hope the rest of this day (and the days following) are wonderful, ladies!

hotshot · Oct 19th, 2009, 03:01 PM

Its refreshing to read that someone like yourself is very appreciative and thankful

for what they have in their life. ENJOY and Bless you..

KristyDarling · Oct 19th, 2009, 03:35 PM

OP - what a great post!

And your dog would give my mangy mutt a run for his money for "cutest dog in the world." LOL.

It's so true -- we often lose perspective and get stressed out about the little things. Yes, we could stand to have a bigger cushion in the bank so bill-paying time isn't so stressful, and I often feel pulled in a million different directions with work, kids' school, and family/social commitments. But at the end of the day, these are nothing compared to our family's health and well-being. We are blessed to have both (knock on wood!).

When I need perspective, I just think about my mom, who is debilitated with a serious chronic illiness, needs 24 hour care, and lives in another country where we can actually afford to pay for her care. She is hundreds of thousands of miles away, and I cannot bear the thought of her loneliness. We just try to stay in touch, visit when we can, and call often. It's a reminder that anything can happen, and to enjoy everyday life to the fullest because we just don't know what the future holds.

NYCBelle · Oct 19th, 2009, 03:40 PM

wow this post is great! love it!! it's true we should all appreciate the small stuff and not complain there are so many others going through worse

canada's · Oct 19th, 2009, 03:42 PM

yep! great thread!

my husband and i have gobs of fun doing nothing at all or taking a fantastic trip. i am truly blessed to have such a fulfilling relationship.

while my family is far away and i miss them terribly, i also think how lucky i am that they are just a plane ride away!

Necromancer · Oct 19th, 2009, 06:12 PM

I believe we only get one crack at this, so enjoy it. Yep, life is good. Besides, the alternative sucks.
OP, Cassidy's a cutie. I love that pic, it made me smile too.

PhantaBitten · Oct 19th, 2009, 06:43 PM

Cute thread and cute doggy

little LV lover · Oct 19th, 2009, 07:42 PM

OP, thank you for starting this thread. It's amazing how easy it is to be oblivious to all the wonderful people and things we have in our lives. Instead of looking at the positives in life, people tend to focus so much energy on trying to 'fix things that need to be fixed'. Sometimes it really is necessary to take a step back and just appreciate all the wonderful things in life.

Hugs to you and have an awesome day!

Designer_Love · Oct 19th, 2009, 07:57 PM

Actually i agree i feel the exact same way right now, life is amazing and i'm the happiest i have ever been. I have the worlds best fiance, got my dream car, live in a great place, get my dream wedding as well as the worlds most beautiful dress, have wonderful parents and i have no kids...life don't get any better than this, i feel so blessed to have the life i have, i'm a very lucky woman.

dallas · Oct 19th, 2009, 08:24 PM

Life is pretty darn wonderful.

Great thread couture_addict.

Oct 19th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#2
ilovepinkhearts team edward. always. Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 4,390	yes life is amazing...it's hard, it's easy, it's mean, it's loving...it keeps you on your toes. and for my life i am truly thankful!! couture_addict...have a great day!
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Oct 19th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#3
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Oct 19th, 2009, 02:40 PM	#4
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Oct 19th, 2009, 02:51 PM	#5
annemerrick Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Desperately Seeking Deals Posts: 5,283	It is easy to forget when life gets overhwelming....how lucky we are all to be here. No matter the cicumstances....at least there is the option for them to get better!. I am also very blessed, although my dog may have to give your dog a run for the $$$$ for the cutest dog!!!!! (joking...your dog is beautiful!)
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Oct 19th, 2009, 02:58 PM	#6
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Oct 19th, 2009, 03:01 PM	#7
hotshot Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,852	Its refreshing to read that someone like yourself is very appreciative and thankful for what they have in their life. ENJOY and Bless you..
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Oct 19th, 2009, 03:35 PM	#8
KristyDarling Member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,354	OP - what a great post! And your dog would give my mangy mutt a run for his money for "cutest dog in the world." LOL. It's so true -- we often lose perspective and get stressed out about the little things. Yes, we could stand to have a bigger cushion in the bank so bill-paying time isn't so stressful, and I often feel pulled in a million different directions with work, kids' school, and family/social commitments. But at the end of the day, these are nothing compared to our family's health and well-being. We are blessed to have both (knock on wood!). When I need perspective, I just think about my mom, who is debilitated with a serious chronic illiness, needs 24 hour care, and lives in another country where we can actually afford to pay for her care. She is hundreds of thousands of miles away, and I cannot bear the thought of her loneliness. We just try to stay in touch, visit when we can, and call often. It's a reminder that anything can happen, and to enjoy everyday life to the fullest because we just don't know what the future holds.
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Oct 19th, 2009, 03:40 PM	#9
NYCBelle Yahtzee anyone?? Joined: Oct 2006 Location: 57th & 5th Ave Posts: 5,531	wow this post is great! love it!! it's true we should all appreciate the small stuff and not complain there are so many others going through worse
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Oct 19th, 2009, 03:42 PM	#10
canada's Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,795	yep! great thread! my husband and i have gobs of fun doing nothing at all or taking a fantastic trip. i am truly blessed to have such a fulfilling relationship. while my family is far away and i miss them terribly, i also think how lucky i am that they are just a plane ride away!
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Oct 19th, 2009, 06:12 PM	#11
Necromancer Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3,439	I believe we only get one crack at this, so enjoy it. Yep, life is good. Besides, the alternative sucks. OP, Cassidy's a cutie. I love that pic, it made me smile too.

Oct 19th, 2009, 06:43 PM	#12
PhantaBitten Drive One. Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Where ZETTERBERG and OSGOOD reign Posts: 4,270	Cute thread and cute doggy
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Oct 19th, 2009, 07:42 PM	#13
little LV lover Because I can... Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Where do you live? Posts: 1,339	OP, thank you for starting this thread. It's amazing how easy it is to be oblivious to all the wonderful people and things we have in our lives. Instead of looking at the positives in life, people tend to focus so much energy on trying to 'fix things that need to be fixed'. Sometimes it really is necessary to take a step back and just appreciate all the wonderful things in life. Hugs to you and have an awesome day!

Oct 19th, 2009, 07:57 PM	#14
Designer_Love Designer Bags = LOVE Joined: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 884	Actually i agree i feel the exact same way right now, life is amazing and i'm the happiest i have ever been. I have the worlds best fiance, got my dream car, live in a great place, get my dream wedding as well as the worlds most beautiful dress, have wonderful parents and i have no kids...life don't get any better than this, i feel so blessed to have the life i have, i'm a very lucky woman.
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Oct 19th, 2009, 08:24 PM	#15
dallas Yeah ano Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 4,273	Life is pretty darn wonderful. Great thread couture_addict.
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