This morning while perusing through FB (a horrible habit that has gone into overdrive since we moved to Cali and I have lots more time on my hands), I saw that one of my very good friends, Ms. L. C., was taking this month to give thanks each and every day. I couldn't help but stop, take notice, and think, Heck yeah... I'm jumping on that band wagon!
I'm naturally a negative person. When asked if the wine glass is half full or half empty, my response would be, "Half empty! Now pour me some more wine, dammit!"
This is not one of my better traits.
It is, however, something that I have honestly been working on for the majority of my adult life. Luckily, I married an eternal optimist who always thinks that the glass is half full and is usually kind enough to point out to me that at least there is half of a glass of wine to drink.
My pessimism, along with my FB addiction, have both been factors that I've been struggling with during this move. When feeling kind of low, it's super easy to just plop onto the couch and think, "Geez! Everything sucks!" And even though every day seems to be getting a little bit easier and life is slowly getting brighter again, this is the perfect time for me to accept a new Challenge (and, Dear Reader, I offer this challenge to you, as well).
Every day for the next month, I will find at least one thing to be thankful for. This is not an original idea but it is one that will hopefully, on even the crappiest of days, help to shine a little bit of light.
I will share mine here, obviously, but I challenge you to write yours down as well. Even if you aren't a blogger or a FB addict, like myself, write your gratitude down in your journal, on the notepad that you keep on the fridge, on your bathroom mirror, anywhere that you like...but make sure to write it somewhere for you to see and be reminded of all of the great and wonderful things in your life.
So, for today's thanks...
Like I have mentioned in earlier posts, my life has quieted down quite a bit since we've been here and there have been some very lonely moments. When Joe started this new work rotation, we had no idea what to expect. All that we knew was that he would be out in the field for a little over two weeks and he had absolutely no idea if he'd be able to come home at all during that period.
Now, look, I know that two weeks is absolutely nothing. I have a friend in Killeen whose husband is also in the army and is doing out of state training for months. Joe and I have also had the lovely experiences of him deploying for months and months... and months. So two weeks is NOTHING. But, man-oh-man, being in a place that is still new and foreign and not knowing a soul... it sounded like forever to me.
We have gone through nearly a week of him being on this rotation and much to our pleasant surprise, he has already been able to come home twice.
I am so grateful that he has been able to come home but today, I am especially thankful for unexpected, sweet and wonderful surprises that Life delivers us when we need them the most. I think that these little surprises are exactly what we need to get through the rough patches. His surprise visits home have been exactly what I needed to keep my soul lifted this week and I feel so grateful for it!
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