I am so thankful for the opportunities that I am able to have now that I have opened up my whole heart to the Lord. A friend called to ask me about the church I attend for a friend. If you told me a year ago, I would be where I am I would have said "you're crazy"... really it is REALLY amazing to me how awesome life is when I walk with the Lord. Today as I sat and listened to a wonderful Sermon (the second time I could actually hear it) I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for everything I am blessed to have. We were asked to think about what we are thankful for and in the aftermath of Sandy... the things many of us take for granted were mentioned, just today more of our locals are receiving their power back... I said community- I thought about how many of us became friends with people we have seen, said hello in passing and never actually interacted with. I also thought about how many people have stepped up to HELP each other. Pastor Mary uttered these same sentiments. These are the things that I am most thankful to Sandy for. Yes, I said I am thankful to Sandy.. without the super storm, I would have continued to live my life without getting to know many great people some of which live all around me and others that I may not have interacted with even though I see them in church weekly. Every day on FB, I post the positive stories I hear from Sandy... These are the memories I want to have. Not the destruction or the theft.
After leaving church, we went and celebrated "fake thanksgiving"... It was great to see my brother, sister in law, nieces and nephew and some friends.. it was sad not to have the rest of the family though. Tonight as many prepare for a shortened work/school week... stop and think about those who are preparing for all of this and dealing with not knowing where they will be spending their Thanksgiving meal.. May we all have a wonderful peaceful night and may tomorrow morning when you awaken in the morning light.. you make it a Marvelous Monday...
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