Treasures and things to be thankful for. I
have tried to avoid this (normally I would be the first one jumping in gleefully). But
maybe in the midst of the WORST time in my life, this is the appropriate time to think of
what makes life worth living. I am the original optimist...so here goes.
No. 1 special blessing in my life is
unquestionably my son. Anyone who knows me knows this. But he has been that extra blessing
that keeps me going these days. Being on strike has caused a condition here right now
called BROKE & Starving. Son is doing well (staying at his Grandparents' house)...and
is not feeling the pinch--but he wanted to share. He has offered up his savings account of
over $1000 (quite a feat for a 16 year old Nintendo addict). He went to the school office
lobbied for and won free lunches for kids of striking parents for the duration of the
strike. And he has been eating that lunch every day (my son NEVER eats lunch--especially
at school...*small g*). And all those secret little headlocks (teenage hugs)
he still gives his Mom to cheer her up. He is the blessing from God I least expected...and
is the sunshine in my life.
A close second to him are my wonderful and
special friends on the web. Most of you are aware by now of the personal trials I am going
through right now, and the support and good
wishes have been overwhelming. {{{{{Thank You each and every one}}}}}. There are, of
course, those few who are aware of the details and the depth of my problems/pain. Most of
you would be surprised who they are, I think...I know I have been. But to those special
few who are helping to hold me together right now, you are also very much God's blessing
in my
life. I will never be able to thank any of you enough...I would not be able to imagine how
to begin. Your hugs, your tenderness, your (not always *g*) gentle chiding, and your
sometimes outrageous humor...all these things give me haven, hope, and a reason to smile
and love through the pain. I know that it WILL all get better...I will survive this...and
I will be happy again one day.
Thank you all for your kindness, your
patience, your love, and your precious friendship. Never doubt for a moment that I love
and appreciate each and every one of you. The gift of your friendship, and the love of my
son, are my strength and the most precious gift I have received
in my life to date. {{{{Hugs}}}}} and *****kisses******
summerdream
(TheMom)