What a year this year has been. We entered 2020 optimistic. People were calling this the year of 20/20 vision. 3 months into the new year and most of the country was in full locked down. Thanksgiving is here and it brings its own challenges. How do we maintain gratefulness?
Grateful Heart every Thanksgiving
In this season of loss a grateful heart is necessary to exist in this world. I think about the many times where I’ve been ungrateful. Complaining and hateful with my actions and especially my words always brings down those around me. It’s super damaging to always feel the need to be negative. When you walk in gratitude it doesn’t mean everything is perfect. It’s not. I’ve had loss many times whether loss of life from those I love, loss of job, etc. I do my best to not lose my spirit.
Kids are my Blessing
Even when they are doing the absolute most I tell myself to remember that someone else wants my portion! Kids are a blessing and they are my blessings. I now with the pandemic get to have them around me all the time. They don’t make me feel envious or upset about it. I enjoy their presence. That’s not to say some days are harder because we all get frustrated from time to time but I genuinely enjoy my children. They bring out the best in me. They also draw out of me a unhinged moment that I need to correct. I wouldn’t be the woman I am without them.
Partner in Life-Thanksgiving Blessing
It’s one thing to get married and hope everything works out. There will be some incredible downs. We have had our fair share and more of down time. I mean some extreme down times that could have ended our marriage. We made an agreement not to stay married simply for our children. I’ve never thought marriage could be saved by kids or having them. We do the work and check in constantly. Having difficult conversations all the way through! When we started seeing each other as members on the same team instead of enemies it helped us tremendously. I’m forever grateful for Marques being my partner! Listen to our podcast episode!
Blog Life
I’m grateful for all of my followers! You have been amazing! I love how interactive you all have been. This is also my Blogiversary so this month is even more special! I just love how you just sprinkle happiness towards me. Thanks for working with me and helping me build a community. I look forward to bring you more of what you need. Although Toitime is my self expression it’s about you as well! Knowing the community of followers have been super charging. I’ve met the most amazing people along this 6 years!
I keep gratefulness in my heart by waking up and making a decision to be grateful. I’ve learned to cry if I need to. I communicate my issues instead of holding them in! I want everyday to be filled with expectations.
To all of those who have lost..my heart is with you! To those who are not with us at the table this year, if there alive reach out to them. Love on purpose. Get rid of dead weight in all aspects.
Have an amazing Thanksgiving Day! Make today the best that you possibly can!
