Gratitude

So, at the New Year, I set a goal of staying positive and recording weekly those things I am grateful for.  Well I have not done either very well.  It is funny, when I pray for patience or help staying positive, it seems something always challenges me at those times.  And I get so frustrated.  I know those are just opportunities to look at a situation differently.  Last week i got tired making the bed!  I just thought how my life sucked.  My husband gave me a hug and reassured me.  I cried a little, rested, and moved forward.  Then the next day I felt good.  I dusted, ran the sweeper, and cleaned the bathroom.  My mom helped with the rest of the house.    It is wierd, I know, but I enjoy cleaning.   Most of the days since have been pretty good.  I haven't felt hopeless.  I love my job (even if it gets hard physically sometimes), I have a good husband, family to help me, and my faith.  Those are things that I am grateful for.   I also have been loving by being understanding of my husbands hectic schedule and giving him time to do those things he loves.   I am practicing being less self focused.