Counting those blessings

 We only have today, actually only this moment. And in this moment, i do ponder the meaning of life, the point of it all. Especially after a day like today. But as i look, i mean really Look, i see God's hand, His help and i realize i was not alone. Just at the right moment our neighbour came home early from work, just as i - with tear streaked face - ran outside looking for someone to help me lift.
I hear the voice of a friend praying over the phone as i sit in the parking lot with tears streaming down my cheeks. I read the whatsapp of a friend from far away looking out for our one loved, but had to leave behind dogs...and i realize that i have been blessed.

It could have been so different facing all this alone. And even though God could have prevented all of this from happening, He, in His wisdom, did not, but chose instead to surround me with loving and caring people.

This day was quite a disaster in many ways - and i thank God that it did not turn out worse! But really if i take a hard look at today, i see blessings at each and every disaster. Help, a friendly ear, a hug, a prayer, a smile.

Yes, in some ways today was one more of the "firsts" or "lasts" depending on how you look at it, but somehow i can still say at the end of this day that God is with us and has blessed us.

Bella, instead pondering the good deeds of the Lord.