I begin tonight’s blog with gratitude for the sound of the thunder and rain outside. I love rain. A grey day is a great day to me, so much so that I actually prefer it to a sunny day. And there’s just something about the sound of the rain hitting the windows that is soothing, relaxing.
The last week of my life has been one filled with lots of emotions, lots of confusion, stress, questions and fears. It’s also been one of reassurances, friendship and understanding. As I step back and look at my life, I have to admit, it’s pretty damn good. I an blessed to have wonderful people in my life who care about me, I have a comfortable place to lay my head at night, I haven’t missed a meal lately. I have talents, I have my health and, truly, so much good in my life that to even contemplate the negative seems irrational.
I am grateful for the rewarding experience and opportunity of accompanying the church choir and congregation this week as we celebrated Holy Week. I am grateful for those who shared their gratitude with me for a song I sang or something I played that added more meaning to their Holy Week. I’m grateful for the time I had to spend with friends this afternoon celebrating both Easter and the birthday of a mutual friend. I’m grateful for those who encourage me each and every day with your little words, your actions and mostly your love. I’m at a place in my life right now where I’m truly seeking direction and not a day goes by in which I am not constantly reminded of the blessings I have in my life—of friendships that are so close, so dear.
Here’s my confession: I’ve been feeling a bit lost lately…a bit out of touch with myself, my life, my world. Yet, even in the midst of this inner confusion, turmoil, and fears, there is great solace that comes to me from the encouraging words of my friends. There’s great comfort in knowing that regardless of the road I’m walking, I’m not walking it alone, and the assurance that I’ll never have to walk it alone. I am most grateful for love; for it is love that gets me though each day. It is love that abides when all else fails. Just like the rain falling outside my window tonight will bring about growth to the vegetation, it is the love in my life that brings about growth and helps me to be the very best me that I can possibly be.
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