Every day I am thankful.  but today holds a special place on the calendar for remembering what all we are and have been thankful for in this last year.  this year has brought many surprises, disappointments, praises, blessings, excitement, and at times, anger and confusion.

but

i am thankful for all of it.
all of it that encourages me to learn and grow.
all of it that makes me a better, stronger, person out of it.
all of it that  can look back on a think ‘that wasn’t so bad..‘
all of it so that i can be there for someone else to share my own experiences and testimonies to offer them their own strength.
all of it that i can continue to hang onto as some of the sweetest memories of my life.
all of it that molds and shapes my heart, personality, and who i am in general.
all of it that i will remember for the rest of my life.

I am thankful.