Hi all, no I haven’t forgotten about the daily gratitude posting. It has been a crazy week one way and another and it has made me think quite a bit. This is what I’ve come up with so far: it is fairly easy to be grateful when things are going well, what really defines us is how and if we can remain grateful when the going is hard…soul crushing even. And so, even during a trying time here are some things I have been grateful for this last week:
–the smile of my cousin’s little boy…I swear even in pictures that sweet boy has the smile of an angel, I have decided it is like looking into the face of heaven. I hope someday to meet him in person, but am so very grateful that he brings smiles to my face even on the darkest of days.
–the tender care of my girls when their mommy was not her normal self for a few days. They have pampered and hugged and been sweet and kind. They remind me daily that I am never short of things to be grateful for.
–encouraging words when I about lost it when a task was returned crucified…a task I have struggled with for weeks. When I was ready to give up, there were those who reminded me that I could figure this out, and reminded me that this too shall pass. With their encouragement the revisions have been made and the task resubmitted.
–watching a football game, or two, or three with Dad.
–the examples of the amazing women that I know, I am very grateful to have such strong women to gain strength from.
–for those that never give up and who stick by me even on the rough days.
–for actually sleeping in until 7 two days in a row, which just does not happen these days.
Yep, even in the dark and dreary days there are still things to be grateful for.
Lynda, you are very blessed. And your example through the hard times serve as a blessing and source of strength to others.
I’m proud of you for hanging in there with the difficult school task. One day soon, when you have your own classroom, these times will help you understand and relate to your students who struggle with assignments.
God works it all together for His good and glory!
As always enjoy the gratitude posts which has become my favorite thing during the Thanksgiving season. As a substance abuse counselor I start my groups with folks saying their name and how they feel, a “check in”. I am always impressed with folks in treatment, even homeless gents who check in as grateful. It not only keeps you up in the down times but keeps you humble when things go well. Happy New Year and my hope is the gratitude comes easy this year.