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BLESSED
Not that everyday does not present me with reasons to be grateful and thankful for having such a blessed life that is filled with amazing people and an over abundance of “things”. But today - Thanksgiving, I really feel overwhelmed with the transparency of my many blessings.
Five years ago - I could not sleep, my head was filled with too many worries. As a tumorous cancer ate away at my liver I pleaded with God to allow me to share more Holidays with my children - I just felt that my story was not complete. With the start of the holiday season, I am filled with so much emotions - every thing from anger to extreme glee. Angry because I hate having the thought of will this be my last and I don’t know if I will every be able to clear my head of that. Then glee because I am here to celebrate another Holiday and my heart grows full when I see how much my boys have grown - and they are beautiful!
Boy do I have a list of people and things to be thankful for:
1. God giving me peace - without that I would go insane
2. Another year of good health - yes I am often “sick” - but what a blessing THAT is
3. Another year with my family (and counting)
4. Seeing Gio’s smile and that he still really wants to spend time with me
5. The twinkle in Jet’s eyes and his many soft kisses on my cheeks
6. Sam’s understanding, unconditional love, patience, support and warm hugs
7. My parents - words will never be enough
8. My sister - hmmmm…she keeps me entertained and gives me someone to chat with on the phone
9. My gift - photography has always been something I loved, but never figured I could be good at it. I believe God has blessed me with the creative outlet b/c when I am shooting the world stops and my worries disappear - I am addicted and it is my drug of choice.
10. My wonderful life - filled with so much over and beyond with I deserve.
I still have sleepless nights and I still want more time to enjoy my blessed life with my family - but I know it has been a good run so far. Here is to many more Thanksgivings…may you have more reason’s than you can think of to celebrate and may your tummies be filled with many yummy things…CHEERS!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving - and please fell free to share what you are thankful for.
on 27th November 2008 at 08:55
aaaah… isn’t God great!… Happy Thanksgiving friend.. have a wonderful day and many blessing through this crazy life…
You sure deserve it…
~g
on 27th November 2008 at 09:55
What am I thankful for? I am thankful that I can call you friend. Although I’ve only known you a short period of time, you have enriched my life. I thank God for your “transparency”, thanks for being you.
on 27th November 2008 at 11:16
Dearest Patrice,
I am thankful for you being such a beautiful and priceless jewel! You are one of a kind! Thank you for Gio and Jet. They are a great source of my therapy.
on 27th November 2008 at 20:21
Wow Patrice (and Sam)… we are thankful to be part of your circle. The things you share are so brave… and so personal. Thank you for the beautiful family photos. You captured us so well..Kyle the rebel and the sweet boy model, Carly the beauty and the serious attitude. Daddy the sweet guy and Daddy the tough guy and Momma just Momma always the Momma… God bless you and yours. xoxo I’ll let you know tomarrow about how to get me the photos, but today were thankful to you for your art and your incredible gift. (= PS loved my Grandmas Tap Shoes feel!!!!