How did I get here? "Here" is my studio. I sit in my downtown studio editing photos while Pie is taking her first art class down the road. The thought "how did I get here?" comes to mind.  42, a 12 year photography business and a studio. Wow.

It's by the grace of God. And that's it ... It's nothing I did. It's nothing I could do. Or truly even dream of.

But here I am.

Thankfulness, true thankfulness, changes perspective, attitude and simply how to approach each day. It makes life rich and full. Being thankful for what I have and where I am, instead of looking at what others around me have, brings such peace.

"All good things come from above."

                                                         Bub playing football ...

                             And playing guitar downtown on a recent 1st Friday Art Night ...

On days where I feel like we are rushing from one thing to the next, keeping up with schedules, school, sports, music, my own work, plus home chores, dinner, laundry and everything else ... perspective can get skewed. Or let's face it ... way off base! And that is so easy to do ... I am guilty. And that's when I find myself complaining, comparing. It's those moments,  I am selfish.

It's a constant .... to work against those tendencies. Giving it all to God and then letting go of the worry. I certainly don't deserve the love of God. I don't deserve all He gives. But i am thankful.

Taking in the little things ... every moment ... enjoying what is ... what is given

And tonight, we are enjoying each other. Kiddos, games, laughter and sleeping in a fort.
I am thankful for "here" ...