I am a woman who has hope. I wasn’t always that way. You know those people who are “glass half empty” people? That was me! As I’ve gotten older and especially as I have dealt with my youngest son’s medical issues, I have held on to hope tighter than I ever imagined I could. It was what kept me sane and what gave me strength to move on to the next day…sometimes moment.
In this season of Advent I think of the people who held on to hope, waiting for the birth of the Messiah. They prayed and prayed for the moment that Jesus would come into the world. And once he did, I wonder what it was like those years that he was a child? How did they hold on to hope as they waited for Jesus to become a young man? I can only imagine the anticipation.
This Advent season has been different for me. For the first time in years I have been truly enjoying the season. Maybe it’s because my son is in great health. That has been a huge stressor for our family for years and now it is all good. And I am an extremely grateful mama.
I could not exist without having hope. I am a woman who wants to always be a “glass is half full” kind of gal. The kind of woman who encourages and is present (not because I am the wife of a pastor) because listening to others is one of the biggest gifts that can be given. And I live in hope because I am human and fail often. Having hope means that I can always do better, and for that, I am grateful.
Today I Am Thankful For
- waking up to snow
- a quick visit with a friend
- fajitas
- being content
- granola bars
