More Things to Be Thankful For

Since November 4, life around here has read like a textbook case of Murphy's Law. First my ex takes our daughter from her school with some temporary custody order despite the fact I was never served a single paper, then the legal issues kinda snowballed from there. My daughter is calling me begging me to take her home because of the roaches in her "room" and in the bathtub, and my wonderful ex insists upon smoking around a child documented to have an allergy, while no one seems to care...

However, last Wednesday I got the warrant off my head for failure to appear (of course I didn't appear I was never served), the Guardian Ad-Litem got a glimpse of the torture I have experienced these last several years, and the judge was kind enough to allow me to see my sick little girl for a few hours that day.

Of course, my van almost went up in smoke thanks to a recall issue, and on the way home we had not one but two blowouts on a deserted parkway in the middle of the night. That was NOT fun!

Fortunately, we found someone to get us back on the road again, Ford repaired the defective part and resulting damage (thanks Ford!), Goodyear replaced the tire that blew out free of charge (thanks Goodyear!), State Farm is reimbursing the roadside service fee (thank you State Farm!), I have had a hot meal this afternoon, and I am warm and dry!

The only things that would make this experience better would be for some of the dozens of attorneys to return my calls, and to win some money in the lottery.

Hey - it could happen!

Once again things are getting better and better. I have no doubt that Katie will be coming home soon, for surely the courts are not going to allow a child to live in the conditions she is describing to me. Surely they are going to figure out my ex for what he really is. Surely all will be well, and this will be over soon.

I am so happy and grateful for having such a wonderful day, and for having the hope that a happy ending will present itself.

Remember - no matter how bad things seem, there is always some silver in the lining for which to be grateful for. Start concentrating on that and eventually the issues will fade. Gratitude is the foundation of miracles, and everything is going to be okay!