A friend is posting on facebook things she is thankful for each day of November, in honor of Thanksgiving. I’m poaching her idea. Thanks, Meg!
The first thing I’m thankful for is my parents. I thank them for life, a good home life, a great family, instilling in me care for all of God’s creatures (mostly the furry ones), teaching me faith in the Lord, and having patience with me … most of the time.
Parents. Guardians. Caretakers. Foster Family. Adoptive Family.
These are just some of the people in our lives who have the greatest responsibility to watch and protect the world’s future: our youth.
Somedays, I can’t believe anyone makes it from infancy to adulthood. There are so many issues that could overtake and end our lives, such as illness or accidents, nevermind abuse. Tonight, I was watching Chime for Change on NBC. It was a musical fundraiser for women’s rights worldwide. It reminded me of all the people who made it possible for me to become an adult.
I don’t give my mom enough credit. I don’t necessarily always agree with her methods, but the fact remains that all she’s ever done is for the good of her children. She wanted us to know that life is not easy, there are challenges, and although she might not have agreed with our decisions, she has always been here for us. Who do we call when the chips are down? Mom. Who is always ready with a meal? Mom. Who keeps the memory of our father alive and well? Mom. Who bails us out when we make boo-boos? Mom.
Thank you, mom, for guiding me on the steps of life.
What a week, and it’s not even over.
Traveling to take a friend to visit her parents.
Traveling to meet friends for a retreat.
Traveling for a work meeting out of town.
Traveling to take my mom to a museum for Mother’s Day.
Traveling to and from the office.
Traveling to and from the laundry room.
Traveling through all of the various e-mail at work and at home.
Traveling.
I thank the Lord to see the sunset from my own window.
Morale of the Story: Traveling isn’t for everyone. Sometimes the view from home is the best view available.
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