Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. –Marcel Proust
Early yesterday morning, I realized that I’d been “unfriended” by an acquaintance on Facebook. It made me feel “some kind of way.” Normally, I couldn’t care less because Facebook is Facebook. People come and people go. I don’t even spend a lot of time on it. But the person is someone I communicate with regularly, so this came as a surprise (and yes, she’s still on FB). I prayed about it–asking God to free me from the icky feelings that were creeping in–and moved on.
Less than an hour later, when I’d moved on to other matters, I was overcome by an overwhelming appreciation for the wonderful people God has placed in my life–people who have held me together when I was clearly falling apart, people who have provided joy and laughter and deep friendship, people who know me and get me and expect nothing more from me than who I am, people who make much over me and shower me with love and good things, expecting nothing in return, people who make my “soul blossom.”
It was clearly a lesson in “gratitude”–and when it comes to the people in my life, I am more than grateful.
Recently, I received the beautiful card [above] in the mail from Amy, @outofbroken, whom I met via Instagram. I initially encountered her when my Brittany tagged me in one of outofbroken’s “giveaway” posts. [I ended up winning Redefined, a beautiful journal from Well-Watered Women]. Amy’s posts are inspiring, and one evening we had a spirited conversation in which we shared our spiritual struggles and committed to praying for each other.
Some time later, the card came filled with encouragement, blessings, and uplift. Her message ended with one of my favorite phrases–one of my mantras, really–God is faithful.
And He is…and I’m grateful for the people He has placed in my life–for a moment or for a lifetime.
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Grateful to have you as my friend, Chandra! May the Light of Christmas bring you Joy and Peace… 💕
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Aww..Louise! I’m grateful for you too. Hugs and hearts…
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A few months ago, I spent some time on FB making my friends list shorter. It felt horrible to do. But really, they were folks I had never really had a conversation with. Or not in a very long time. I am not on there much either. But it feels a bit more genuine this way.
To being grateful for so much!
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I understand about the FB-trimming. I’ll be rethinking my approach to FB in 2018…
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I count my blessings having you as my friend, Chandra. May you have Love, Joy, & Peace this holiday season and throughout the New Year!
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Thank you, LaVerta! You are definitely a blessing in my life. Hopefully, we’ll get caught up soon. Merry Christmas!
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Thank you for writing about this experience which is shared by many of us. I appreciate the way you responded. Bless you and have a wonderful Christmas. I am very, very grateful for you.
Love,
Lela
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And I am very, very grateful for YOU, Dr. Gooding! Sending you hugs and warm Christmas wishes.
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