Actually, I should say that one of my resolutions was to listen to my husband more as he has wise advice a lot of times that saves me from too much stress and worry later on. And another one is to do little things to help my relationship with God, which benefits my husband of course, because a fulfilled wife makes for a happy husband. We had started to read revelation at his request, and believe it or not, there are good parts in that book of the bible, as for some strange reason I read it when I was like seven and it never gave me nightmares or anything. But, then we both got so sick and so it was all I could do not to sleep for most the day and ask him what day it was when I woke up. We were so sick that we couldn't make it to church, much let make it out of bed, so I watched the mass on you tube, Church of the Rock from Winnipeg, and we saw the cool young priest on a show that was at the conference we just went to. Trying little things is working out a lot better for me when I am struggling, than scheming up a too huge plan that only stays in my head.
I am still having my ups and downs but seeing more light at the end of my tunnel and our lives for once. Enjoying the quiet tiny town we are in and the few but good friends that we have here. And that the two cats are our best friends and my system is slowly becoming immune to them. There are still fast food places and a Wal-Mart out here; yes! Went bargain shopping today and got 3 tops for $19 that I can use for my upcoming new job at BMO (pending lots of paperwork.) Lots of good little bargain shops and cute little businesses and just a nice little town over all. Pretty much everything you need but buses, as yes, that is how small it is here. But the people are so utterly nice too and it's just much more of a laid back relaxed way of life. Which right now, is perfect for my husband and I.
Anyhow, yeah, back to my original topic; here are a few of my favorite things that I am thankful for:
-My husband that is always supportive of whatever I do and loves me just as I am, flaws and habits and everything. Him being my best friend ever and laughing at the cheesiest things and crying together at the times when we are the most low. Took a while for God to send him to me (so it seemed as forever) but I can say that it really was worth the wait. Sometimes you just know from early on. So many people didn't believe us or get it as quick as we did, but I think they get it now.
-Two brothers that are like my best friends now (and who I really share similar quality traits with!) and my wonderful super-mom sisters in laws and their kids. Who would have thought all their kids would be so funny and sneaky and grown up for their ages. Wonderful memories of my passed oldest brother who was like an uncle/buddy to me when he was 15 when I was born. He would sneak me out of the house for White Spot or drives on his motorcycle or some other thing that I would end up getting in trouble for. He always listened and respected me, just like my other brothers. (Mostly it was like pulling teeth to get him to say more than one word though...)
-32 years of quality life with my dad and just too many funny father and daughter times, and knowing that he is finally at peace and with those he loves and had lost to earthly death. A spunky funny little senior mom that is close to me, but a good close, now better with all our garbage that we put behind us. Hmmm, alike in so many ways it seems...
-My relatives and friends past and present, and my husband's family that is so much younger than mine, but that I love and truly appreciate. There are no memories like funny ones with them and deep chats. They and all the other people that I realized really cared about my existance and pain when my father passed away. It just never dawned on me that my family and I mattered to so many people, some of whom I barely knew or had seen in years.
Yes, 2010 is going to be a good year, no matter what road we happen to take. It just dawned on me that my most favorite things list had no actual things in it, only people. Wow; I guess it took many years for me to realize that everything else is just secondary. They say that happiness may come from lots of things, but true joy and contentment comes from inside, and I am working on being more attentive to that this year, even if that's all I can do.
Anyhow, and thanks to the many readers I have, because it makes it all worth it...
1 comments:
These are great things to be thankful for, I am thankful for my family, too. I am sorry to hear that you have been so sick, flus and viruses seem to be everywhere this year. I hope you get well quickly!
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