Another week is behind me. It began with the beauty of a light snow blanketing the area on Saturday morning. If only there had been more accumulation, it would have been perfect. Yet, I'm grateful for what we did receive, as it is a very rare treat for us here in the Heart of Dixie.
I am always grateful for friendships. As I've mentioned in my blog earlier this week, on Saturday I drove to Nashville to spend a few hours with my college friends, Lee and Jane. It is always great to have time to spend with the two of them. They've seen me at my very best and very worst over the years, and I'm reminded each time I see them just how grateful I am to have such cherished friendships. Sometimes friendships come and go in our lives, but through all the changes in our lives, these two people have remained consistent, loving and completely supportive regardless of the situation. I'm grateful not only for the blessings of these two people in my life, but for the people who are part of my life each and every day, people who listen to my babblings and ramblings, and continue to love me in spite of my flaws.
I’m grateful for my old friend Brandee, and for her allowing me into the deeper recesses of her mind through her blog. I’m humbled and honored that I’m one of her “chosen ones”. I’m also grateful for the epistolary relationship we’ve reengaged with one another, and for the latest edition which arrived in the mail today and I’ll be reading after I post this blog.
I'm grateful for a break in the tension between Parker and me this week. While there are still many questions to answer, things to sort out, there is an air of peace between us. We no doubt have a long road ahead of us, but now that we are being more open, it's easier to with the things which lie ahead of us.
I'm grateful for prayer. It is something I should do more than I actually do, but something I have been doing with a little more often over the last couple of weeks. Just making that little extra effort brings about more peace.
It may seem trite, but I am grateful for warm bubble baths, hot chocolate, the simple love of my cats, local television newscasters, a good massage, and for the memories of those who have touched my life, but are no longer living.
Here's my confession: Sometimes it would absolutely be easier to just bitch about the things in my life, rather than truly being grateful for the things that come my way. Life is not perfect, but even with its imperfection, most of us have more to be grateful for than we could ever express. Tonight, God willing, I'll fall asleep in a comfortable, warm bed in a warm house. I have quite enough food, but so many here in my own city won't experience such "luxuries". I am constantly reminded of the things I just take for granted in my life. What a blessed life I life. Things fall into place a little more every day. I see my life more clearly than even six months or so ago. I’m grateful for those of you who have supported me along this journey, and will accompany me to the end.
I am always grateful for friendships. As I've mentioned in my blog earlier this week, on Saturday I drove to Nashville to spend a few hours with my college friends, Lee and Jane. It is always great to have time to spend with the two of them. They've seen me at my very best and very worst over the years, and I'm reminded each time I see them just how grateful I am to have such cherished friendships. Sometimes friendships come and go in our lives, but through all the changes in our lives, these two people have remained consistent, loving and completely supportive regardless of the situation. I'm grateful not only for the blessings of these two people in my life, but for the people who are part of my life each and every day, people who listen to my babblings and ramblings, and continue to love me in spite of my flaws.
I’m grateful for my old friend Brandee, and for her allowing me into the deeper recesses of her mind through her blog. I’m humbled and honored that I’m one of her “chosen ones”. I’m also grateful for the epistolary relationship we’ve reengaged with one another, and for the latest edition which arrived in the mail today and I’ll be reading after I post this blog.
I'm grateful for a break in the tension between Parker and me this week. While there are still many questions to answer, things to sort out, there is an air of peace between us. We no doubt have a long road ahead of us, but now that we are being more open, it's easier to with the things which lie ahead of us.
I'm grateful for prayer. It is something I should do more than I actually do, but something I have been doing with a little more often over the last couple of weeks. Just making that little extra effort brings about more peace.
It may seem trite, but I am grateful for warm bubble baths, hot chocolate, the simple love of my cats, local television newscasters, a good massage, and for the memories of those who have touched my life, but are no longer living.
Here's my confession: Sometimes it would absolutely be easier to just bitch about the things in my life, rather than truly being grateful for the things that come my way. Life is not perfect, but even with its imperfection, most of us have more to be grateful for than we could ever express. Tonight, God willing, I'll fall asleep in a comfortable, warm bed in a warm house. I have quite enough food, but so many here in my own city won't experience such "luxuries". I am constantly reminded of the things I just take for granted in my life. What a blessed life I life. Things fall into place a little more every day. I see my life more clearly than even six months or so ago. I’m grateful for those of you who have supported me along this journey, and will accompany me to the end.
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