Posts Tagged ‘thanksgiving’

The fact that I’ve just finished the CRAZIEST week of my nursing program with both my life AND sanity intact has led me to thinking about how I got here. Okay, so the sanity bit is debatable, I’ll give you that.
This is how I got here:
I have an amazing mom who has done my laundry, cooked my dinners, prepared my lunches and listened to my tirades even when she wasn’t feeling well. I did NOT let her do all that since she’s been sick, seriously. Okay so maybe I have let off some steam here and there, but you can BE SURE that I whispered if she was sleeping. Do you realize how hard it is to WHISPER while ranting? Try it.
I have A-FREAKIN-MAZING classmates who unknowingly reach out to me in my darkest moments, give me desperately needed rides to class on a whim, buy me Starbucks when I’m having a bad day, pray for me, text me when I’m not in class, stay 20 minutes longer after class so I can copy their notes and always make me laugh. (you know who you are ;))
I have a dad who scrapes the frost off my car and warms it up 15 minutes before I leave for class (running late no less). He also lets me practice my sharpened wit and sarcasm at his expense. Thanks dad!
I have a dear, sweet friend who comes over to wash our family’s dishes, walk our dog and offer continual support, fellowship and love. She has shown me what a true servant’s heart is like.
I have a best friend whose mere 10-minute phonecall was able to keep me laughing, smiling and realizing how blessed I am.
I have a God who loves me more than I am capable of understanding, who patiently waits while I fume about how unfair life is, and who has given me the people mentioned above.

Oh and I have people who read my blog (and exclaim at my outlandish remarks to quit) whom I love, no matter how quiet and un-commenting they are.

That’s how I’ve made it so far, and I know I’m gonna make it to May 2010!
What are you grateful for?

LOVE!

ps So in the month of November I got more hits here than ever, which is ironic to me considering the lack of posts and then the “I QUIT” post. Maybe I should quit more often.

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If ever there was a statement that deserved infinite exclamation points following it would be the one above. I know, I use a lot of exclamation points, but this time I REALLY mean it.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about things I am thankful for. I’ve been thinking about how sometimes being so sarcastic comes across as cynicism or pessimism. I wish I could use sarcasm as a harmlessly funny tool instead of a way of judging others but I can’t or don’t separate the two. I will keep trying though. Anyway, one day I was thinking about all of this and decided to start listing out things I am thankful for, things I take for granted. I know this is cliche and may seem trite but it helps me remember all that I have and to Whom I owe it.

I am thankful that I have been saved from certain death. I am thankful that I am free. I am thankful that I can go anywhere I want without a male escort. I am thankful that I can learn. I am thankful that I have a car of my own. I am thankful that I have enough food and shelter every day. I am thankful that I can worship. I am thankful that I have a family filled with love, with no one estranged. I am thankful for a good life. I am thankful for hope, my sustenance. I am thankful for books and libraries. I am thankful for my dog. I am thankful for the best friends a girl could ask for, Cecilia and Alex. I am thankful for humor and laughter. I am thankful for joy. I am thankful for safety and comfort. I am thankful for my body and its health. I am thankful for love and its never-ending limits. I am thankful for this earth and its life.

It’s a wonderful day to count your blessings as the greatest blessing of all was made possible today.
Happy Easter my friends!

LOVE!

edit: New glasses!

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