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Having had a very difficult week, I really need this post. My 81-year-old Grandma suddenly passed away last weekend. In an effort to help my Mom, our family traveled the twelve hours home.
Though hanging out with my Mom was fantastic, the emotional strain was hard to endure.
On top of dealing with my spunky Grandma’s death, I had committed to Blogelina’s 100 Comments Event which began during my visit home.
By the time our family traveled back to our house, I was behind on everything and tired.
Having taken a couple of days to fulfill my commitments and get some extra rest, I am gaining momentum. As I relax and reminisce on the events of the week, I am, continuing where I left off, counting these blessings:
35. A Grandma, who loved the Lord, served others, and lived what she taught.
36. The time I got to spend with my Grandma, talking to her via Skype these last few months.
37. A dependable van, with lots of space, that made the trip as comfortable as could be.
38. My husband’s employer that allows 3 days of bereavement and support during this time.
39. A loving family that came together to celebrate my Grandma’s home-going.
40. Blunt questions from a child’s perspective.
41. My toddler withstanding long periods of quiet and relative-stillness.
42. Hugs from family and friends who understand my loss.
43. Fantastic funeral home directors that handled all elements of the viewing, funeral, and burial with class and professionalism.
44. The comfort of my bed and comforter.
45. Extra rest to recover from the emotional exhaustion.
46. The almost 150 comments from the Blogelina event (half of those are my responses back to the commenters).
47. Connections made through the Blogelina event.
48. Patient readers, who continue to amaze me with your support.
Counting my blessings encourages my heart. No matter how tough life gets, there is always someone who would love to change places with you. We have much for which to be thankful!
Question: For what are you thankful?