Yesterday I talked to a friend of mine who had moved away to start a new job in a new city. She was sharing with me that she is not happy with her job, hasn’t made a lot of friends, and hasn’t found a church yet.

Then today, I spoke with another friend who had moved away for a job four years ago and is returning to Dallas after her job, which was very high level in a global company, was changed/eliminated.

Both of these women are extremely intelligent, but have ended up single in life to this point. They have chosen their to pursue their career and have suffered on the relationship side because of these choices.

What God has been telling me lately is that we are always tempted to be jealous of others for what they appear to have. One has a life in a modern city and makes a salary that I used to make when I was single and pursuing my career. One is on her way to Thailand for the holidays, just to visit. I begin to think of these things, then I remember that I am on the other side of the fence (where the grass is always greener) for some people.

I have a handsome and loving husband who helps me clean the house and loves me unconditionally. I have a son that has the most incredible disposition and is so easy going (except when he doesn’t want to eat). I am truly blessed.

So on my way home tonight, knowing that we were supposed to have leftover meatloaf (AGAIN) I called Joe to tell him I was in the mood for Chinese. We went to a favorite little place that is quite, shared a meal, watched as Colt threw his food and sippy cup on the floor, and felt the warmth of just being with each and the blessings that come our way every day.