I was sitting here thinking about all the things I am really Thankful for and realized that I am very thankful for so many things.
I also realized that I don’t often tell those around me that I am very thankful they are a part of my life, not like I should. Why is it we only realize what we are thankful for during the Thanksgiving Holiday and not every single day?
I wrote on a piece of paper the things I am thankful for and the list just kept growing and growing by leaps and bounds. The more I thought about what I am thankful for, the bigger the list seem to grow and the more I had to write.
I could make excuses as to why I have allowed myself to keep my mouth shut and not speak up, but I am not real sure those around me would really understand. I do have a habit of speaking up for a lot of things, causes, marriage, being a mother, and the list goes on and on and on….I am not the type of person to usually keep my mouth shut for anything… But why is it so hard to speak up for the things I am really thankful for ?
I was reading a short post on FaceBook the other day. Someone had posted about trying to run away from a problem, my mother just so happen to catch the post and reply. It was not so much what she said that took my breath away, it was reading her own words that took my breath away.
Her post reply was out of love, knowledge and of leading a long life at almost 72 years of age.
She replied: Don’t sweat the small things, live a life of humor, love and faith. Grow from the things you learn about and trust that your end of time will one day creep upon you. Love your children and your life daily because you only have one chance of life itself.
I sat and read what my mother posted probably 50 times… her words I found so real ! And then I realized something else, that her journey in this lifetime would soon come to and end.
While growing up, as a child, then young teenager, then right in to adult hood, it’s seldom if ever do we stop and think about how fast life can come and go.. Reading my mothers reply, made me really think of just this.
So be thankful for everyday, for everyday is a gift and no matter what age you are, tell those closes to you how much you value having them be a part of your life ! Tell your children how much you love them, and never allow a day to slip by with out hugs.. and appreciate every day you have to spend on earth as a gift and not just when it’s Thanksgiving Time.
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