I am overflowing with gratitude to God tonight for the people He has put in my life. Even the scum bums from my past. His protection of me during the most foolish or dangerous times back then is mind boggling and humbling. Why did He? Who am I to be so blessed? And then where He has brought me! The gift of my husband's love, the love of my children and the privilege of being in their amazing lives. My grandchildren overflow my joy to drowning and I'm loving every second of their existence. The wonder in their eyes, trust in their hearts, and happiness in their smiles delight my soul to no end!

Why is life not this good for just everyone? I know in part it's just God's will, but blessings and consequences are also influenced by my choices of obedience or disobedience. At least the roads I took that influenced how the journey went to get here. I have no doubt that God is sovereign and His will cannot be thwarted. I also know my decisions and actions affect the ease or difficulties of the journey. I know God drew me to Himself. My best move was to let go and submit to Him yielding my will, accepting His love and truth.

It can be mind boggling to try to figure where one stops and one begins. I really don't need to know. I feel bad for those who think they do. I just know I believe God is who He says He is. I know He has blessed me. I know if it was all gone tomorrow somehow, nothing will have changed. God is still God. I love what He's done in my life. I love what He's going to do. And I love that He is.