GRATITUDE 01.15.10

This has been for me a week of intense introspection. There’s no real reason, but my facebook status updates for the last several days have consisted of only one word updates. Perhaps some day I’ll understand what those words mean myself.

I’m grateful for the many blessings that have come to me this week. My greatest blessings remain to be the friends who hold such a very special place in my life. This week I’ve enjoyed some very fun times with Christopher and Grant. I enjoyed a fun-filled evening with Kyle last weekend, too. Men’s chorus began again this week. This group is absolutely one of the most important parts of my life. It’s through this group of men that I’ve found my voice, my social outlet, and an outpouring of love. It’s where I’ve found a large part of my family of choice.

I’m grateful for a week in which I was successful at work. I continue to remind myself how incredibly blessed I am to even have a job. I continue to be grateful for all the many words of encouragement offered me by my colleagues and clients.

I’m grateful for the opportunities that lie ahead for me. I’m grateful for the one with whom I’ve yet to meet and fall in love. I have learned a lot in the interim period. I’ve learned a lot about myself, patience, and how to love and accept things about myself.

Here’s my confession: I’m not always as content as I wish I were. I struggle every day. But, I’m a work in progress. I’m blessed to have friends who keep me grounded, I have people who care, and that alone is worthy of all my gratitude.