I have about 3 or 4 books right now that I are about half read that I need to finish. Most of them about simplicity and taking charge of my own life. Gary was gone on an unexpected business trip so it was nice to have some time to myself. I really come to realization that I have been in a pity party for too long. (More posts about that later.)
I have been struggling with being grateful for the things that I have in my life. Gary and I were getting groceries on Sunday and talking about our life compared to other places that we have lived. Charleston isn't bad but it's also not what we have thought. Gary and I always say we are here as a means to an end. This isn't our last stop, but we should be more positive. We always we are here for a reason both professionally and spiritually. God put us here for us to learn something. I try to remember this but some (er.. most) days it's really tough.
Last week's prompt on gratitude was something that someone gave me. Besides my engagement/wedding bands it is my necklace that my grandpa gave me. It is gold necklace with a diamond in the middle. My grandpa took all of his gold that he received from work and melted it together. He made little nuggets and put a diamond in the middle. He engraved mine with my initials on the back. He gave one to all of his daughters (He has 3) and one to my cousin Chris and myself. I absolutely LOVE it. I don't wear it everyday because I am too afraid that I am going to lose it. I only wear it for certain special occasions.
It means so much to me because my grandpa and I have special relationship. I have so many great memories with him. This necklace is so special because it's something that all the biological family members share. As we go on to build our own families we have something that bonds us together.
What item do you cherish and who from?
