If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would suffice. ~Meister Eckhart
How is it possible to feel like you are losing something that was never yours to begin with? That was the thought running through my mind as I woke up this morning. However, on this Thursday, November 11, 2010 I have so much more to be thankful for.
It is Veteran's Day and though my company does not observe this holiday, I still am thankful for all the men and women who fight for our country and our freedom. Living in San Diego, which is home to many military bases, I see daily the men and women who work tirelessly and put their lives on the line for us.
I am blessed with friends who are willing to share even the smallest things to make my life easier and less stressful. They open their home and make me feel welcome and part of the family. I can count on my friends to listen, lend a shoulder, make me laugh, etc.
On 11/11/11, I will have the privilege of standing next to my sister at her wedding in exactly one year as her Maid of Honor. She has created a beautiful and loving home and life with her fiance and I have enjoyed many trips to San Jose to visit her. I will also be Auntie for the 3rd time to their child (my bambino).
I am so so thankful to be an Aunt. I know I have been able to share a unique and special relationship with my niece and nephew. I have and always will feel like they are "mine" even though I did not give birth to them, I love them no less. I may not have children of my own, but the Lord put these two special children in my life for a reason and for that I will always be grateful.
I am blessed to have a sister (in law) who has been in my life for 17 years, but feels like she has been there my entire life. She shares her children with me and I can't thank her enough for that.
So I may feel like I am losing, but I am really already a winner!
How is it possible to feel like you are losing something that was never yours to begin with? That was the thought running through my mind as I woke up this morning. However, on this Thursday, November 11, 2010 I have so much more to be thankful for.
It is Veteran's Day and though my company does not observe this holiday, I still am thankful for all the men and women who fight for our country and our freedom. Living in San Diego, which is home to many military bases, I see daily the men and women who work tirelessly and put their lives on the line for us.
I am blessed with friends who are willing to share even the smallest things to make my life easier and less stressful. They open their home and make me feel welcome and part of the family. I can count on my friends to listen, lend a shoulder, make me laugh, etc.
On 11/11/11, I will have the privilege of standing next to my sister at her wedding in exactly one year as her Maid of Honor. She has created a beautiful and loving home and life with her fiance and I have enjoyed many trips to San Jose to visit her. I will also be Auntie for the 3rd time to their child (my bambino).
I am so so thankful to be an Aunt. I know I have been able to share a unique and special relationship with my niece and nephew. I have and always will feel like they are "mine" even though I did not give birth to them, I love them no less. I may not have children of my own, but the Lord put these two special children in my life for a reason and for that I will always be grateful.
I am blessed to have a sister (in law) who has been in my life for 17 years, but feels like she has been there my entire life. She shares her children with me and I can't thank her enough for that.
So I may feel like I am losing, but I am really already a winner!
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