Thankful

I recently purchased a calendar entitled, “A Year of Thankfulness,” with spaces to add what a person is thankful for each day. Just a single line, to be succinct. I recalled Justin’s encouragement to live in gratitude. In reflecting on what it means to be thankful, I believe it’s the same as living a life of gratitude.

Five years ago my husband Jim was recovering from surgery to save his life from cancer. We were so thankful that imminent death was no longer a threat. We talked about reorienting our lives and living with gratitude for having a second chance. His recovery was short lived, and he died three months later. 

I have been paying attention to my life’s new direction. I have three fabulous children married to wonderful people. I have four amazing grandchildren who fill me with joy. I am thankful for what I have in my life and that I continued to live. Now I have the opportunity to refocus, and live purposefully with a discipline of gratitude, finding the good in life. It is my responsibility to bring light where there is darkness, healing where there is pain and joy where there is sorrow.

TCC is a central part of living gratitude and having energy to live as I am intended. It is exciting to move into a deeper focus for my life. It is a good time to look to the future.