Well, no surprise I got busy over the holidays and with my mom having her knees replaced that the end of this just got pushed aside. I did do my best to find something glad about each day and I think I succeeded.
I've always been observant and seen the small things in the background that no one else notices. It's just how my brain works. I suppose it's just more proof I was born to be a writer. This little project of mine has taught me to be observant of the glad. There are still days that are harder than others, but they pass.
Right now, as I sit here writing this I can think of so many things to be glad of. I'm glad that my mother was able to recover enough from her surgery to be able to come home in time for Christmas, and that she continues to amaze me with her strength as she works on her recovery and physical therapy. She's such a rock. I'm glad to have had a few moments to sit with my dad and watch a football game. We were rooting for opposing teams but we still had fun. I'm so supremely glad to be the roommate of one of the best sisters anyone could ask for. She is in the kitchen cooking. She's amazing to watch. She has no recipe, no real plan even. She mixes and dices and puts together all these foods and flavors so skillfully. She meticulously cuts and slices veggies and prepares pans and commands the kitchen. She knows exactly what she wants and what she's doing. She takes mistakes and mishaps in stride when the unexpected occurs and makes them work. The best part is that you can see she loves it and that she is at peace as she works. Even though she's making it up as she goes, to the unknowing onlooker she appears to be just another knowledgable chef on the Food Network and if it tastes even half of what it smells like it will be delicious.
I am glad for the new year. Many things are beginning it feels like and others are ending. I am glad even for the things that have to end. They've taught me lessons and made me a better person and I do not regret. I will cherish the memories and be glad for them.
So here's to a new year my lovelies. I'm going to enjoy the delicious meal my sister created. Let's make it a great year, lucky 13! Take a leap, grasp hold of change, and above all BE GLAD!
I've always been observant and seen the small things in the background that no one else notices. It's just how my brain works. I suppose it's just more proof I was born to be a writer. This little project of mine has taught me to be observant of the glad. There are still days that are harder than others, but they pass.
Right now, as I sit here writing this I can think of so many things to be glad of. I'm glad that my mother was able to recover enough from her surgery to be able to come home in time for Christmas, and that she continues to amaze me with her strength as she works on her recovery and physical therapy. She's such a rock. I'm glad to have had a few moments to sit with my dad and watch a football game. We were rooting for opposing teams but we still had fun. I'm so supremely glad to be the roommate of one of the best sisters anyone could ask for. She is in the kitchen cooking. She's amazing to watch. She has no recipe, no real plan even. She mixes and dices and puts together all these foods and flavors so skillfully. She meticulously cuts and slices veggies and prepares pans and commands the kitchen. She knows exactly what she wants and what she's doing. She takes mistakes and mishaps in stride when the unexpected occurs and makes them work. The best part is that you can see she loves it and that she is at peace as she works. Even though she's making it up as she goes, to the unknowing onlooker she appears to be just another knowledgable chef on the Food Network and if it tastes even half of what it smells like it will be delicious.
I am glad for the new year. Many things are beginning it feels like and others are ending. I am glad even for the things that have to end. They've taught me lessons and made me a better person and I do not regret. I will cherish the memories and be glad for them.
So here's to a new year my lovelies. I'm going to enjoy the delicious meal my sister created. Let's make it a great year, lucky 13! Take a leap, grasp hold of change, and above all BE GLAD!