Thanksgiving 2013. I never thought I would be where I am now at this curent time in life. I am finding myself more and more and just thinking about the things in life that matter. The things you may take for granted when your wrapped up in work or relationships or other nonsense, the little things do matter.
Tonight has been such a great night. My girls got along so good, like perfectly. I love watching them express themselves in how they talk and make pictures. We all made turkeys out of our hands and laughed. We made air pop popcorn, listened to funny music, cuddled til we literally almost feel asleep on the couch in one big pile. That feeling you cannot buy anywhere. The feeling of unconditional love with your children. I secretly audiotaped the girls just asking them questions like, if I was 90 and you were 60, what would we do. One says drink coffee and sit in a rocking chair....watch tv. Grace says I will come and see you every day. It amazes me how smart children are really. I remember being small and thinking some people were born without feelings and I felt bad for them and would pray for them.
The most heartfelt thing that has happened to me today is I asked the girls what they were thankful for and it literally made all my tears come out of my eyes afterwards. They were NOT even in the same room and said almost the identical answer. They both said, "My family, my friends, my teacher and God and Jesus". The innocent and sweetness of them just makes me overwelmed at times. There is so many small things they do to be nice like organizing shoes or clearing the table or rubbing my feet with lotion. They get it. The small things DO matter. To make others smile and be happy makes yourself feel the same way inside.
What am I thankful for? Oh so much...first and foremost, my children. God and his unconditional love, my family, my close friends, my aquaintances. My dog, my kitty. The co-workers, the management in the places I work. The girls dad and his wife, the strangers that you meet. The smiles and laughs from people you see. Life is good. It really is. You can always choose...to see if your glass is half full or empty. Most days mine is overflowing. I love helping and caring when I am able to. I love seeing people smile and laugh and thankful for the people that have confided in me after reading some facebook status or blogs saying I helped them with situations or the people I have spent some time with talking with. That makes me feel good. I love making a difference in a positive way.
Life is a journey. Be the best version you possibly can. God is always watching and loving all the little things you do to make someone else --just a bit more thankful.
Blessed beyond words!
Love Always,
Bambi
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