Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Love and Gratitude Are Always Available

Except for New Year's last year, this is my first holiday without my son.  My heart is heavy when I think of a couple of different family issues going on, but I am still so very grateful for many things.

This moment, I just got a phone call from my boy!  You should have seen my smile when I heard my phone going off because I just knew it would be him.


I know that he will have a good time visiting that side of the family.  I love when he can be around family, even if it's not with me.  

I am also grateful for the show, Long Island Medium.  You know that satisfying moment when you are DONE cleaning the house?  I sat down yesterday after cleaning and watched an episode of Theresa Caputo talking to the dead.  I realized the error in feeling alone.  People often struggle with loss, grief, and sudden changes and feel that they are alone.  But, we are never alone.  I am not the type to be freaked out by that.  All around us, in the spaces we move in, is love and guidance that we do not see.  


I am grateful for my home - that I have it, that I pay for it, that I cleaned it all yesterday.  It has a chance to stay clean for a few days at least.  Feels good.  


Finally, I will be introduced to a new family at Thanksgiving.  I will host the meal at my house, so I will have visitors at my mercy when I get a little crazy in the kitchen with my wine.  I may sing and scare people off.  We will have to see.  


My focus for now is to remember what I am grateful for and all that I have.  I'm happy and hopeful for the future and have a lot of love in my life even when I'm missing others.  

Cheers to you all for a beautiful Thanksgiving! 

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4 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 27, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    Hey beautiful I'm so sorry I'm not gonna be able to be there for thanksgiving. I'm glad for the chance to get to know you over the last year.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 27, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Lots of love and hugs to you, Kristy. The first picture looked like me when you called today. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We have been so very blessed....and more to come! Love, Mom


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  3. jazzygalDecember 3, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    I sense some hopefulness in this post and am glad that I do. Chin up my girl ;-)
    I hope you had a love;y Thanksgiving, that all went well and that your boy is home with you now :-)

    Oh.... and I like your way of house cleaning. Sorta matches mine!!

    xx Jazzy

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  4. sageDecember 4, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    Did this just eat my message? I remember the first time I was alone for the holidays and it was tough, but it sounds as if you have a good attitude about a terrible situation. Blessings.

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