Today I am Thankful
Most of the time, I am too caught up in my little hurts and aches and pains that I forget that I am very blessed.
I am too trapped nursing my minor wounds and brushing off my insignificant tears to smile at the wonderful things, opportunities, and people that I have.
And that is such a shame.
Because today, I pigged out with my family. I saw my parents hold hands. I saw my sisters laugh. Today, I kissed my Lola Mary's forehead. Today, I texted Liz and she replied. Today, I bought a pair of the loveliest shoes at half the price. I ate sushi. I ate half the menu of My Thai. Today, I drove my car without incident. Today, my two darling dogs followed me all around the house. Today, I watched and enjoyed Chuck. Today, I was amused by friends' entries on various networking sites. Today, I got to spend hours in a soft bed covered in a thick white blanket.
Today - despite the moments of melancholy, despite the sudden bursts of loneliness, despite the want to be with someone I cannot be with - is a good day.
And although I seem to keep forgetting to enjoy it, I am very very very thankful for it.
My life is good. I should begin to remember that.
I am too trapped nursing my minor wounds and brushing off my insignificant tears to smile at the wonderful things, opportunities, and people that I have.
And that is such a shame.
Because today, I pigged out with my family. I saw my parents hold hands. I saw my sisters laugh. Today, I kissed my Lola Mary's forehead. Today, I texted Liz and she replied. Today, I bought a pair of the loveliest shoes at half the price. I ate sushi. I ate half the menu of My Thai. Today, I drove my car without incident. Today, my two darling dogs followed me all around the house. Today, I watched and enjoyed Chuck. Today, I was amused by friends' entries on various networking sites. Today, I got to spend hours in a soft bed covered in a thick white blanket.
Today - despite the moments of melancholy, despite the sudden bursts of loneliness, despite the want to be with someone I cannot be with - is a good day.
And although I seem to keep forgetting to enjoy it, I am very very very thankful for it.
My life is good. I should begin to remember that.