Counting my blessings

It is amazing how other's lives can really put our own life into perspective. A friend from high school, who I have only stayed in touch with on facebook, just lost her 5 year old little boy to a rare muscle disease. Their daughter also has the disease, and so I am sure they will lose her too early as well. I am overwhelmed with how hard this must be for her and her family. It makes me take a look at what God has given me and how I need to be more grateful for every day I have with my husband and children. There are many days where I feel overwhelmed with "mother or wife duties". There are not enough days where I enjoy those duties. I know that my friend would give anything to get more "mother duties" with her son. I pray that I will be a better wife, better mother, and better friend and not take for granted all that God has blessed me with in my life. I know that this life is a life of learning and trials. I know that we are all God's children and that He blesses us every day. I hope I can be more grateful for what I have and not complain so much about what I don't. I pray that I can be more of a helping hand to those in need and be the kind of wife and mother my family deserves.