It’s been a while since I’ve sat down to blog. Tonight, I sit down with much gratitude in my life. Since my last writing, Parker and I have gotten a contract on our house. It’s been a long and difficult year since the house went on the market, but it appears that there is light at the end of the tunnel…and we are looking forward to August 24, the date we are scheduled to close.
Last week was PRIDE week in Birmingham. This was a new experience for me. I’ve never been one who felt the need to broadcast my sexual orientation. However, it was a good feeling to be around so many people I’ve met over the last year, and just another step in seeing how far I’ve come in the last year. PRIDE is not really for me…but the feeling of being a part of a community is something I can’t quite find the words to fully express. While attending BAO Bingo, the drag queen who was there to provide entertainment performed to Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors”. The performance was so moving, as “she” had a pride flag draped around her and she removed it as she reached the line in the refrain about shining like a rainbow. We are all part of a rainbow.
I am so grateful for the many wonderful people in my life. A few people have serendipitously fallen into my life and I honestly can’t imagine life before they arrived. I’m grateful for the innumerable blessings that each of my friends bring into my life.
Here’s my confession: Life is good. I feel a lot of pressure in my life from many different directions, but at the same time, I feel everything heading in the right direction. Subtle changes are being made on an almost daily basis. And I’m going to just enjoy the ride.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Sunday, June 7, 2009
GRATITUDE 06.07.09
It’s been a couple of weeks since I’ve paused in gratitude. There is absolutely no denying how incredibly blessed I am. I am in awe as I consider the many friends who have entered my life over the last year. There have been many moments of discontent in my life lately. There have been moments of worry about finances and just struggles with life in general.
Yet, even in my moments of discontent, it is the friends who surround me who and remind me they are there for me that keep me grounded. I’m grateful for moments of peace, solitude, and joy. I’m grateful for love and grace and the things I know to be true in my life.
Here’s my confession: Life is good. I do have to sometimes remind myself of that. It’s easy, especially in these days when we’re all under so much stress, to just want to give up and have a pity party. I’m grateful for the blessings in my life, for all the good in my life, and for the hope of each new tomorrow.
Yet, even in my moments of discontent, it is the friends who surround me who and remind me they are there for me that keep me grounded. I’m grateful for moments of peace, solitude, and joy. I’m grateful for love and grace and the things I know to be true in my life.
Here’s my confession: Life is good. I do have to sometimes remind myself of that. It’s easy, especially in these days when we’re all under so much stress, to just want to give up and have a pity party. I’m grateful for the blessings in my life, for all the good in my life, and for the hope of each new tomorrow.
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