GRATITUDE

The last six months have been quite busy. Dad had another stroke, I changed jobs, took a quick (really exhausting) trip to Mexico after six long years, my health got compromised, and mom passed a few weeks after I came back to the US... So much has happened in such a short period of time. The few months after mom passed I felt as if I wanted to linger away. I am fortunate to have a great man by my side who picked up the pieces and has been here for me, but the pain and guilt I felt however, was something nobody could take away easily, not even him. After mom passed the depression hit me really, really hard, but I am better now, taking care of my depression and my overal health. I owe it to my beautiful children, my husband, and myself.

I have always made an effort to live a fullfilling life - live the moments, make each day count, embrace the little things. Loosing someone and perhaps the world's current situation has put more meaning to this. The last six months have reasured me that I am not infinite and that life is brief. I need to remember and highlight what truly matters, so encouraged by the Gratitude posts my former college professor has been doing over the last year, I am now doing my own Gratitude Posts. I do not know if I'll be able to post everyday, but I will sure take daily note of them.

Today, I am grateful for nature.

Many times when I feel down, a quick walk in the park or around the neighboorhood makes me feel better. Autumn is my favorite season and I am gratefull for being able to experience it the way I do in the US. I am gratefull for the trees, the beautiful leaves, the awesome sound of the leaves crunching under my feet, and the delicious crisp wind.