What are blessings?

I guess I didn't hit publish on this when I wrote it.. Well here it is.. Enjoy

What are blessings? Blessings are defined as special favor, mercy or benefit. A favor or gift bestowed by God. Blessings come in big and small ways sometimes the greatest blessings come from the hardest times. I believe in blessings and I choose to find blessings in the everyday tasks in life. I am blessed to have a roof over my head that does not leak and that is warm on this cold winter day. I am blessed to have a job that I enjoy that also pays the bills. I am blessed to have the 5 best kids a mom could ever want and wish for. I am blessed with a wonderful daughter in law. I am blessed that I have dishes in my sink to wash because that means we had food to eat. I am blessed that I have laundry to finish because that means we have clothes to wear. I am blessed to have a vehicle to put gas in because I can make it to my job and other important places. I am blessed to have bills to pay and that somehow there seems to be the blessing of enough money to pay those bills. I am blessed with some great friends, those who are there for me whenever I need them.. I am also blessed with those who may not like me as much as others.. I am blessed with the ability to cook, I can sew, can and many other homemaking tasks that I enjoy and have been blessed to do. I have been blessed with the ability to write well and have been told I should share this talent with others..