Better than I deserve
I'm almost afraid to say it but I have been feeling very blessed lately. I recently bought the first new car I have ever had. I've recently acquired a new watch, a new pocket knife and a North Carolina license plate that says "ZAGS" an it (being born in Spokane, WA, I am a Gonzaga basketball fan). My wife loves and respects me. She puts up with my faults and complains far less than she has a right to. In fact, she indulged my love for airplanes by putting up with several hours in extreme heat looking and aircraft that she has no interest in, just for the sake of giving me a great birthday. I get along with my co-workers and don't have any concern for losing my job. I eat well, my health is generally good and I can't remember the last time I was worried about whether I was going to be able to pay my bills. I have lived in poverty and experienced loss enough to make me recognize blessings when I see them. I said I was almost afraid to acknowledge this state of ...