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A Mother’s Gratitude – Day 10 2025

Where has the time gone? My son received his report today. He has passed grade 11! I am so proud of him. 2026 is his final year of high school. I still remember his first day of primary school so clearly, and now here we are. God has been good to us. Thank you, God.

Today he also had his first lesson with a driving school. He was so excited. By the middle of next year, he will have his driver’s license. This probably means my car will no longer be my own…lol. I am really proud of the independent and responsible person he has become. I pray that he will always be this independent and responsible. I pray that he will always be as kind and as loving as he is now. Thank you God for blessing me with my son. Thank you for choosing me to raise him. Thank you for trusting me with his life.

My son has taught me to view the world through a child’s eyes again. He inspired me to be more creative with how I approached problems and life in general. Being his mother has taught me what it means to let go and have faith. Raising him has taught me what unconditional love truly means and what it feels like. Because of him, I know what fulfilment feels like and let’s not forget real joy. It Being his mother has really opened up a new world for me.

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 Gratitude for the People Who Held Space for Me – Day 9 -2025

 Reflection

As I have mentioned in previous posts, this has been a very challenging year for me for several reasons. Most challenges were work-related. There were times when I was simply exhausted. Thankfully, I am still standing. I can still smile and laugh. I can still be kind even though quite a few people have not been kind to me this year. That’s on them though.

I can do all this because God always goes before me, and I have amazing friends and family who always make space for me when I need it. I am so grateful that they let me talk through my experiences for hours on end sometimes. It really helped me get some perspective, and their advice was pure gold. Thank you God for your guidance. Thank you to my friends and family for letting me talk your ear off some nights. Thank you for distracting me from my problems but sharing your stories with me.

It’s been a tough year, but I have made it, and I did it with amazing people holding my hand.

To my friends and family

Thank you for being my confidant, always listening without judgment. Your support and encouragement have helped me to overcome some of the toughest challenges I have faced. I am so grateful for your presence in my life. Thank you for being there for me, for your unwavering support, and for being the kind of person who makes the world a better place. I am blessed to call you my friends and family.

Today’s Quote

 At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.


–Albert Schweitzer

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Honouring the Story That Shaped Me – Day 7 2025

Reflection

Today would have been my parents’ 53rd wedding anniversary. I am so grateful that they came together at a point in their lives. I wouldn’t be here if they didn’t, and I definitely wouldn’t be the person I am today. I am grateful that I was able to experience a loving home when I was younger. I am grateful that in the moments that counted, they always tried to ensure that we experienced it as a family. Sometimes life got in the way but our family was most important to them. I cannot remember a Christmas or Easter when they were not at home.

From this I learnt that family was important to both of them. No matter what, they were always inclusive of each other’s extended families as well. When I was a kid, my dad would happily drive us to various towns and cities to visit family. I loved those trips.

What I learned from each of them

From my mum I learned independence and resilience. My mother got her driver’s license when I was in high school or earlier. She was one of the few mum’s in the neighbourhood who drove. She worked as a bookkeeper when I was in primary school and then as the church’s secretary and bookkeeper until the day she died. She was not afraid of technology and took the necessary courses to upgrade her skills. She was an amazing baker and this became her side hustle. In all honesty, I did not appreciate how fantastic my mum was while she was here. A lot of what she did, she did with such grace that it looked it was perfectly normal for women to do what she did. I am grateful that I at least get to appreciate her now.

As far as I am aware, my dad never felt threatened by my mum’s independence. Perhaps it’s because his mum was also a strong independent woman. He encouraged me to be independent and to never let a man make me feel inferior. He was also an independent soul that tried his hand at entrepreneurship more than once. He was not successful with his ventures but, it hasn’t stopped him from trying. He is in his 70’s and still trying out new business ideas. My dad is also very curious and one of our family historians. I guess I get my curiosity from him.

A Question for You  

No two parents are perfect. What is one good thing in your life today that you feel grateful for that was shaped by your parents?

Quote of the Day  

“Being grateful for family doesn’t mean they’re perfect, it means you see their worth.”

Unknown

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