This weekend it is Canadian Thanksgiving. I have so much to be thankful for. How I think about things changed when my friends and the place where we had called home was changed with hurricane Helene. First of all I’m so eternally grateful that they were all ok when so many weren’t. It’s still heartbreaking to me that there was so much devestation. This hit me hard.
I’m now thankful for the simplest of things. So much we take for granted but this opened my eyes. I’m thankful that I have amazing friends and family. Hang on to those you love. I’m thankful for people who helped shape me into who I am today. Who stood behind me and believed in me when I felt as though I didn’t know how.
I’m thankful for having faith and that I have in my Lord. I’m so grateful that I know Him and how with Him my life how much it is changed. I’m thankful for my church community even though sometimes it’s hard to be there.
I’m thankful for having the opportunity to be able to help children and be that trusting person in their lives. I’m thankful for having a dog that keeps me company often and makes me laugh with his silliness.
I’m thankful that even though life seemed too short that I had a best friend that shared so much about her life and that we shared many of the same passions. I miss her everyday but so glad she was able to be in my life. I love that I will see her again in heaven.
Don’t ever take your life for granted because as I see everyday its precious. Be thankful for those small things and so much to be thankful for this season.
I’m so thankful for this community for each of you who take time to read what I write and for the community. Thank you 😊
What are you thankful for? Happy Thanksgiving.
Beauty from Ashes. 