I have felt so good today. I don’t really have a specific reason, I just did. It was a good day at work. I went to the Honeycomb for a Cinco de Mayo dinner with the Berry’s and then here I am. So, no reason specific, but a good day.
I have really learned to be grateful for these. It may be that since I have been so tired for 4 days straight and I’m not worn out today that I feel so good. So, I have lots to be thankful for. I work for people who are genuinely concerned about me and who see my well being as important as accomplishing what we need to everyday, if not more. I’m thankful for a staff who works hard and understands my cruel jokes that I make about “the c word”. I’m thankful for friends who continue to encourage me. I’m thankful for still having my hair. I’m thankful for not being sick. I’m thankful that my normal clothes still fit (although I am glad that they are getting a little bit looser). I’m thankful that I still have burst of energy that encourage me to clean up my room or unload the dishwasher. I’m thankful that for the most part I still like to eat and that I still like to eat the things I like. I’m thankful that I can still laugh. I’m thankful that I can still drive myself to Walmart and buy what I want ( I am however irritated that I got home with a card and the wrong envelope). I am thankful that I can drink sodas, especially Cherry Coke Zero. I’m having fun trying all kinds of new flavored water.
So, lots to be grateful for. Have you counted your blessings?
Keisha,
We don’t know each other, as I came across your blog somehow or another..(self confessed blogstalker!) But after reading your blog, I just felt compelled to leave a comment. Your story has touched me so much, I guess because we’re close to the same age and seem to be in the same stage of what I call the “reality show that never ends”- life in the real world- not married, career, life with our new formed communities,etc. Your faith is so amazing,encouraging and incredible. You manage to keep up your sense of humor, which can make things so much easier to deal with. My family has been affected by cancer and my grandfather’s sense of humor about his disease kept him well and the rest of us sane! I see where you went to and work at OBU. Did you know Clint Shepard and Lea Russell? Clint is the college minister at my church and Lea and I have done small groups together. Anyway, just wanted to say how much your story has encouraged me and challenged me in the way that I look at life and faith. Praying for you!
Ashley Davis <><