The last couple of years I have been seeing people do a 30 Days of Thankfulness through the month of November. Yesterday was November 1st and with everything that has been going on around me I thought it would be a good idea to join in on this. I think sometimes people need to look at the things they do have, rather than what they don't have. Myself included.
It's been a tough week. Last week Saturday morning on my way to work the job I love I received a phone call from a friend notifying another friend of ours took his own life. I was stunned and hurt, I just couldn't believe it. This man was an awesome father and friend. Always smiling and being goofy, doing whatever to make other people smile and laugh. Still today, a week later I look at his pictures and cannot wrap my head around it. My heart aches for him and the pain he was in and for his 2 kids he left behind. I will pray for them every day.
Two days later Mark was deployed to the east coast to help with the hurricane rescue efforts. He has been in New York since Tuesday evacuating hospitals and nursing homes that still have no power. He is a hero and I am so proud of him, my sweet friend Ashley and their colleagues for doing what they are doing.
So for my first day of Thankfulness I am thankful for my close friends and sister. I have been receiving so many sweet and supportive words from them. I firmly believe they give me far more credit than I deserve but their kind words have been encouraging to me as I push forward taking care of the boys, the house and being strong and supportive for my husband. The words "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming" from Dory in Finding Nemo have been running through my head all week. Thank you for boosting me up so I can keep my head above water and keep on swimming.
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