Today as I sit watching the introduction of The Price is Right. I think about how blessed I am. It was a struggle at first.

See just one year ago, I was a successful preschool teach. I had bad health, but I was successful. Other than having practically no support at work, and my failing health. I still had a classroom and my children loved me. I had no idea that in just over two months I would have to give it up due to my health getting even worse.

Now I can watch the Price is Right. This was such a privilege when I was in elementary and middle school, even in high school when I became homeschooled and a nanny.

But I still feel down in sorts. I am without an official job. I am doing food delivery, online tutoring, and just yesterday I have updated my profile on a prominent child care website. These will work. If I am sick I can relax a little more and not worry about losing my job. I have flexibility.

I only have a car bill due to filing bankruptcy recently. Ugh bankruptcy under the age of 30. But I am still blessed.

I am blessed to have several jobs and clients that work with my health. I have no bills now (and know my temptations that got me there). Even though I am making less money than ever before, I have a growing bank account. I can plan trips. I don't really have a desire to have more possessions than necessary due to losing a ton in a tornado in March of 2023. I can save for these trips and have 3 planned even as we speak.

So yes I am too sick to work, and too well for disability. But I can rest easy knowing I don't have to go out on a -10 wind chill black ice day. I can cancel my delivery shifts and the tutoring is online. I am blessed to watch the Price is Right.