oh so thankful.

over the past two weeks things have been extermly hectic.
good and bad, but today really summed it up....

no matter how bad things get, or what ever obsticles come your way there are always things to be thankful for.
God may send you struggles in life, but it's how you handle them and how you stick with him and how you learn from them, that's what really matters.

At one point today i was in tears but not about how bad things were, or how many mistakes i've made, or how i felt lost. i was in tears because even though a lot was going on i was with my family, with laughter in the air and love all around. i realized that i was at a good spot in life and that everything i've done wrong has made me stronger and a wiser person. i felt God showing me today how lucky i really am.
i sat down and sent text, after text to those who really have impacted me. to my delight some responded with love written from word to word.
thanksgiving isn't just saying i'm thankful for having this and this. it's for showing the love for those who have helped you. not just saying it to yourself, but letting them know that you are thankful.

i haven't realized till this thanksgiving the true meaning. it was wonderful.