Well, it's almost Thanksgiving and lately I have been doing a lot of
reflecting on my life and the things that I am most thankful for. First and foremost I am thankful for a loving
and forgiving God that loves me unconditionally and has made a place for me in
Heaven. Without God I would have never made it through some of the
toughest times in my life.
Second, I am so thankful for four of the greatest children on
earth. They are my world. Other than God there is no one in this
world that I love more. They are the reason that I strive to be the best
mother that I can be. I sometimes forget and have a tendency to take
things in life for granted; but they remind me of how blessed I truly am.
Their smiles brighten up my world and their determination makes me proud.
I truly am grateful that I am their mother.
I am thankful for having such wonderful friends and family. I
absolutely could not make it without them. Each one plays a very special
role in my life as well as my children's lives.
Sometimes it takes hearing someone else's story, seeing a homeless
person, a person with a serious illness, people that have been afflicted by
natural disaster, children suffering abuse, hunger or all the bad things in the
world to make a person appreciate the life that they have. When I see all
the things going on in the world today, I have to praise God for all the
wonderful blessings that he has given me. Sometimes I start feeling sorry
for myself because of the struggles that I have had to face but I soon remember
that I am here, alive and healthy. I have happy children, a safe place to
live, food to eat and clothes to wear and am loved by so many people.
So this Thanksgiving I am going to remember all the things that I have to
be thankful for, and there are many! I
am going to pray for those who are less fortunate than me. I will also pray that God show me how I can
help others by being more compassionate and understanding. Who knows,
maybe my compassion and understanding towards someone will give them something
to be thankful for too.
God bless you all!
