The Memories

 

The Memories

 

This month is all about gratitude.  My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving!  Thanksgiving is all about showing appreciation for the people and the things in your life. I traditionally write journals entries, and post about the things I’m grateful for each day. 

This year, I decided to allow my memories to lead the charge.  Each day google and Facebook remind me of my life.  In those affirmations, posts, and photos are the threads that have created the fabric I am today.  I am always in awe of my journey.  “Who am I that God is mindful of me?”  How fortunate am I that I live this amazing, simple, favored, intentionally blessed life?  There is so much to be flooding tears grateful for.

As I look back on the post, I see the words that I spoke in faith.  I see the words that I spoke in fear.  I see the thoughts that propelled me forward through some unbelievable intense mental and emotional trauma.  If I told you the details behind the positivity, no one would believe me. 

If there was any doubt about the power of gratitude, I’m a living testament to it.  This morning, I took my sister to the doctor.  We drove through our old neighborhood in East Charlotte.  So many thoughts flashed through my mind as I passed the streets and new sights.  Memories of times past.  Testaments to the grace, faithfulness, and mercy of God.  It is unreal how driving down memory lane can immediately transport you to an emotional state.  Today, I was transported to nostalgic appreciation.  I remember how simple times were in the most complex of situations.  I remembered how linear my choices and outcomes were.  I remembered how my entire life was confined to East Charlotte. 

I will always have east side pride.  #CLT I’m grateful for my life and this foundation.  I’m even more grateful for the life that I’ve built on this foundation. Locations and Landmarks change, but memories never do.

As I travel down memory lane, giving thanks for the years, I feel so much joy.  All the memories are not joyful ones.  All the memories remind me that I lived to see the joyful ones, and I get to create more joy every day.  For all this and so much more, I give thanks!

 It is my favorite time of year to say, Happy Holidays to You!

Abundance Always- Bliss

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