Thanksgiving

Things to be thankful for:

-A job: as much as I hate it on nearly a daily basis, I have a place to work and earn money to support myself

-A house: it is not mine, and I lack some independence here, but I have shelter, warmth, belongings that are protected

-Money: it's not a lot, and I'm concerned at times I won't have enough to make ends meet, but it's more than I could ask for and more than most people have

-Friends: I can honestly count on one hand those that are closest to me, and who I have the deepest connections with and that I trust with anything

-Food: I may be picky, pickier than most, but I know that I will always come home to a fridge and pantry full of food, or at least enough to keep my belly full

-Opportunities: I've been given the chance to be able to do so many things, go back to school, find a new job, travel, etc.

-Family: There is impeccable distance between me and most of my family and I don't get to see many of them that often. It's also hard to get together under the same roof for holidays without getting a little dysfunctional, but I don't think I would pick a crazier bunch to be dysfunctional with. Although at times I feel the support is lacking and the communication as well, I know that love abounds.

I know there are times where I don't appreciate everything that I have, actually most times. I get jealous of people who seem to have more, or easier lives, or normal families. But looking back on life, I appreciate what I have more because I didn't have everything I wanted. My life isn't easy, but the struggle has made me stronger and better. The time spent with those I haven't seen in months or years yesterday was short and a little stressful, but worth it. I'm thankful for it all and for where God has put me at this moment in life.


Peace&Love
~l