Counting Our Blessings

After another visit by my dear friend Jane, I started thinking about the fact that we have been friends for almost twenty-five years. In that time, we have shared so many experiences. We played gradeschool basketball together and partnered up for National History Day projects and high school speeches (we were awesome ... in case you were wondering). We have listened and talked each other through junoir high boyfriend break-ups, high school prom dresses, college exams and pharmacy and law school graduations. We have stood with each other at weddings and funerals. Most recently, we have shared the wonderful experience of becoming mothers. Between the two of us, we have welcomed four little boys into the world in a little over three years. No doubt we will continue to help each other through new challenges!


It seems that during the pivotal moments in life we are allowed to see with greater clarity the simple blessings that make our lives meaningful. Blessings like the gift of friendship. Over the last few weeks, Davin and I have been reminded how fortunate we are to have healthy babies, great friends and supportive family. As we settle in for another night with the twins, we will be counting more than ounces of formula, hours (or minutes) of sleep, and dirty diapers.