Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the US!
In the midst of the craziness of life, we ought to count our blessings and realize how rich our lives are. It sure doesn't seem that way in the mundane or in the turmoil, but know deep inside we are. I know I've been going through a tough time right now, bickering with my mom about finances, figuring out my healthcare options, and her nagging me to get a job...which I have been honest to God searching and applying, and I've been really really anxious and worrying about never getting a job. Anyway, lets take a moment to be thankful not just today but everyday of the year. I know I definitely need to do that more, and realize I have it great.
So here's 10 things I am utterly, truly thankful for:
1. God and Jesus dying on the cross. I know I haven't been the best Christian, and I'm not perfect, but I try. I want to live like Him in terms of loving people, even when I get annoyed and irritable (and trust me, I do a lot) because that's what He calls us to do.
2. My family. Sure we're not perfect, we argue a lot, but who doesn't? Even when it feels like my mom and I are at odds, I know deep down she cares for me and wants the best for me.
3. My sweet husband-to-be, Cecilio. I can't wait to drop the "to-be". I can't wait to spend my life with him, walking hand in hand, going through this journey together throughout the good, bad and ugly. The past almost-7 years have tested us, and our couple of years of dating was kinda rocky (because of our misunderstandings about faith/religion), and we have gone through hell and back together, but we get stronger every time.
4. My amazing friends. Sure I'm not the type that goes out all the time and posts pictures with them drinking, but when we do hang out, I always have an awesome time and leave feeling great. We always laugh together and carry each other's burdens.
5. My adorable dogs Aris and Flora. They are so sweet and loving, and I am never lonely as long as they are there. I love how Flora curls up right next to me every night in bed, and she is a small dog with a BIG personality! Aris is not the nicest dog, but he has his favorites (I am his absolute favorite), and he is very sweet to the ones he loves. They are also hilarious.
6. A roof on my house, a warm queen-sized bed, food on the table, and clothes on my back.
7. My health, even despite lupus. I've gotten sick from 2010–2013, with seizures in between and in 2014, and I'm happy to report I am doing better. I remember my first mini stroke/seizure in 2011 (you can read about it here), and I remember having really slurred speech and having a hard time walking. I had to take a semester off from my university while taking speech therapy in January 2012. I'm still amazed with how far I've come.
8. My accomplishments: graduating college, getting engaged, getting my license back every time I have a seizure, and so many other little things. I mustn't belittle them or think of them so small.
9. The blogging community, and being to share my passion to everyone on here, and interacting. I love you all, truly.
10. Laughter, whether it's from a Family Guy episode, reminiscing of my crazy childhood antics, or watching Vine (my favorite videos are parodies of "Hotline Bling" by Drake)
What are you thankful for this season?
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