Happy "Twerky" Day!!! Is this a real thing? Don't know how I feel about it, but can't say it didn't make me laugh at little bit. Laughter is something I am especially thankful for this year. It's been a year full of many firsts with out a very special person, but through it all I have been blessed with many wonderful graces to keep me going, laughter being one that has made me feel a little bit lighter and so so free.
For this laughter I have MANY people to thank. I especially have to thank the big man upstairs because He is the One who made sure to surround me with amazing people. He knew I would need a roommate to help me with the long nights, to bake me banana bread and other goodies, to workout, watch movies with, and of course laugh. He knew I would need housemates that would happily wait for me with open arms every time I come home. Laugh attacks ALL day. He knew I would need a wonderful crew to help me open up and share my story with others. A Spiritual Director who would love me and challenge me to be the best version of myself (pretty sure that didn't mean "twerking" at one point. Ooops, had to do it for the Periwinkle Platypi). He knew I would need mentors with different perspectives to help me grow and be free. Laughter very much present. He continued to surround me with the love and laughter of friends from home. Those I met in high school, others in middle school, and even those from Kindergarten. He surrounded me with friends I met through CLC and other involvements during my time at SCU. And of course, 22 years ago He made sure to surround me with an amazing, strong, and loving family. My three very different, hilarious and protective brothers, my beautiful and brave sister, my wonderful father, and mother with a heart of gold. Lots of cousins too. Aunts and uncles. And my three grandparents as well.
I am so thankful for all of the people in my life who have brought laughter into my life. Life has it's ups and it's down. Sometimes things are really high and happy and other times things are really low and sad, but laughter is welcome in all circumstances. It might seem odd to have laughter during tough times, but without it, things would be so much harder to handle. Laughter is good for the soul and I am so thankful I have been nourished with it through out this year. Thank you family and friends for all of your love and support. For making me laugh and smile. Thank you for allowing me to share with you the life of my wonderful grandma through out my posts and conversations we might have had this year. Her biggest fear was that she would be forgotten. I want to make sure that never happens because even though she isn't here with me today, she will forever be one of my greatest blessings. All the way from Heaven, she too, continues to bring me laughter and joy. I am so incredibly blessed!!!
May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with lots of laughter and love. <3
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