This has been a hard week for me. There are some changes in my personal life happening and people are hurt. I'm not sure what the ultimate end will be for this situation - but for now, it's difficult for many of us.
I think it's extremely important for me to be able to express those things for which I am most thankful this week. Even in the midst of the changes in my life, there are still reasons to be thankful to God!
1) I am thankful that I have a home. It may not be my permanent home and it may not be within my "comfort zone", but it is a home, where I am loved and welcomed, and I am thankful.
2) I am thankful for those family members who have shown me unconditional love and acceptance. I have been worried that they would not be able to accept the changes coming about and have even worried that they would no longer love me. So far, my fears were unfounded.
3) I am thankful for my friends at work! They, too, accept me - unconditionally and without judgement. They have expressed their acceptance of me and whatever my choices, they understand and will support me and help me to deal with the changes.
4) I am thankful for my friend, Karen. She has been my friend for over ten years. She knows me! She accepts me and she loves me. She has helped me through many struggles with my children over the years. She has wept with me, rejoiced with me and prayed with me. She is my closest friend and I know that she will always be there for me as I will be for her.
5) I am thankful. I truly can not express how thankful I am that God is my Father and He loves me and knows my heart! I am thankful that nothing on this earth can separate me from His love and His mercy!
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You sound like you're coming out of the closet...or having a sex change operation....haha.
ReplyDeleteOh, you have so much to be grateful for!!!! What a beautiful post.
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