Today I am grateful for the best parents anyone could ask for. A husband who is loving and understanding unconditionally. A Sister that has become my best friend. A Brother who would help anyone in need. The USA that I proudly call home.

While on vacation in Mexico I have had time to reflect on a few things. Do I take things that I have at home for granted? When it is hot, I turn on the AC. When it is cold, I turn on the heat. When I am tired I get a very comfortable bed to sleep in. When I dont feel very well, I take some medicine. When I need to "rush to the store," I grab the car keys.

Yesterday I met a boy who didnt have any shoes and was walking on the dirt road running from one side of the road to the other to get into some cooler shade. He approached me saying something in Spanish. I am assuming he was asking for money since he kept fanning his face. My sister grabbed a 1.00 bill and handed it to him and he put it in his pocket. After searching around I found a $5.00 and handed it to the little sweaty boy. He looked grateful. The next thing I knew he was buying icecream to cool off. He walked past us skipping, eating his cold icecream popcicle.

Just makes you look back and reflect on what a blessed lifestyle we enjoy and might just take for granted at times.