I'm Not Spoiled

I saw a license plate holder recently that read, "I'm not spoiled, my husband just loves me!"
I LOVED it! That is SOOO me! Geoffrey teases me endlessly about all of my gadgets and Frank and Greg call Andreas "Bobby Knight" because he is always getting on me when he doesn't think I'm training hard enough. However, HE is the one who encourages me to get all of the gadgets. I guess he realizes that I need incentives and he's always happy to give them to me.
I have to say that this weekend, after seeing that license plate holder, I did a quick assessment. I DO have it pretty good. On Saturday, I was able to practice swimming in my wetsuit in my backyard pool. It stunk having to turn constantly but I ordered a little contraption that will allow me to harness myself and swim in place. Anyway, after the swim, I hopped out of the pool and jumped on my bike which I had set up on my trainer overlooking the lake. I got to pedal for an hour while watching my kids fish and the geese tend to their baby goslings on the lake. Then, once my thighs were burning from the bike ride, I jumped into the hot tub which Andreas had already warmed up for me.
So, am I spoiled? Yes! Do we (Andreas and I) work hard for the wonderful life we get to enjoy? Absolutely! Are we thankful and appreciative for all of this? You bet! Life is so short. Not everyone is as blessed as we are. Just think about the folks who will benefit from the money I have raised. They are battling life-threatening illnesses! That makes shin splints and side-stitches sound pretty wimpy! So, when I have these reflective moments where I count my many blessings, I commit to this cause all over again. OK, I may be spoiled, but my husband DOES love me and I'm a better person for it. There is so much joy in this house, I feel I have no choice but to try to bring a little joy to others however I can.

Go TEAM!