Gratitude for Family
Thank you for blessing me with a great family, not a perfect one, but a great one.
Happy September and happy Friday, folks. We’ve been blessed with the 9th month of the year, and today I am so eternally grateful for my family. I know it probably isn’t new to my family that I express how grateful I am to them, but I seriously can’t express that enough. I come from a big family but my immediate family is that which I refer to here and specifically my mum and youngest sister. I am truly blessed to have these two women in my life.
This week I am reminded again of the power of that word – family and how grateful I am for having people I can call that. I know this might not be the case for some people and my heart does go out to anyone with a rife in family relationships - we all experience these at some point. But I celebrate mine again today because I am humbled by their support and love. Yes, most of us will take this for granted and think that that is what family is supposed to do but none of them are obliged to give so much of themselves, so I don’t take this lightly. My move has had some challenges, but these two women have been my solid rock support through it all.
My sister travelled to spend an entire week with me to help me pack and get my things ready for the move. Yes, she has a full-time job and very demanding one but she offered and insisted so I said yes.
Within a couple of days, we’ve managed to sort all of my rooms out and we don’t have much left to complete. As I think about it, I acknowledge the sacrifice she’s offering and whisper a thank you to God/Source for putting such a wonderful person in my life. I often hear from people I know, how their relationships with their families are and sometimes it breaks my heart but that is what happens sometimes in life. I also know of people who call friends they have met family rather than blood relatives and that is also very okay for I believe family is where and with whom you feel safe, loved and welcome.
Whilst my sister has helped with most of the physical aspect my mum on the other hand has been incredibly supportive morally, with pep talks and encouragement. I now sit in my almost empty apartment and smile because the time is so close and I couldn’t have done this without the generous support of my family. So with a full heart and a big smile on now I lift my head to the sky and say -THANK YOU mum and sis!!!
Thank you for your love, generosity and willingness to share your valuable time and energy with me. As I move forward into this new era and chapter I am so grateful to have you both beside me. For anyone who still has great relationships with their family but hasn’t told a family member how grateful they are for them, take a minute to say it, call and tell them, text them or email them for what you have isn’t just a given because not everyone has that. Think about it.
Affirmation - I am grateful for the the people in my life that accept and love me for who I am.