Tonight I'm putting in another late night post. As I sit here amid gift ribbons, balloons and tulle (it was a princess party) in the aftermath of my 4 year old's birthday party I am filled, once again, with immense gratitude.
We definitely don't live an extravagant life but we are wealthy. Our car is not new, our house desperately needs re-painting & our home is simple, none of the outward signs of being rich. However, we were blessed this evening to have a house full of aunts, uncles, little cousins running amok, Grandparents, even Great-Grandparents to celebrate the full-of-life child that entered our lives 4 years ago. My totally extroverted daughter was thrilled to have so many people around her & to whack at a pinata, laugh at a puppet show & run around on a dragon egg hunt. For her, this was the best day of her life! For me, it was a reminder of the riches we have in family, delicious food (thanks to my husband, the gourmand) & fun times shared.
With respect to Poverty, "poor" can go well beyond the borders of food, shelter and access to health, education and security. Poverty can affect every one of us no matter our financial position. It is the moments in life that fill us with joy and gratitude that make us truly rich!
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