The thing about gratitude is that even when our circumstances don't seem to be ideal, we can still be grateful. Even when our hearts are heavy and we look around and see darkness, we can still praise God for what he is doing. The beautiful paradox about gratitude, like light, is that once it is present, it grows, and any darkness seems to fade as the light enters. I am grateful for... ...always knowing that I can go to Davies and see my friends. ...small conversations with Coral around campus. ...friends like Holland who blog about me even when I don't understand why they feel love towards me. ...my sister. Oh I am grateful for her. We have been talking nonstop for about 4 days and I don't know how I lived without it. Who else am I supposed to tell my stupid stories to, or complain about homework to, or just give everyday narratives to? Who else celebrates with me when I haven't showered in a week, haven't started my homework until midnight, and ate too many cookies in one day? We have a unique bond that I am ever-grateful for. This girl is kind of the best. ...my two-hour work shift where I got to know my boss Tamie so much better. ...Tuesday mornings spent reading Jeremiah and drinking dark coffee at Acoustic. ...Alexi's floral tights and how they inspired me to dress like it's spring for a day. ...free cookies at one job and free leftover pizza at another. Just give me food and I'm good. ...coming home to a sign on my door that says "Becca Zimmerman I like you! - Luke J. Gladis" in big letters. ...my beautiful roommate Ashley who says "Hey there, Daisy!" when I walk in the room. ...Elijah saying that cowboy boots were my trademark, more than my red hair. ...apples and shared pears. ...open arms. ...intimiate conversations on Tuesday afternoons by the fireplace. ...the way Alexi says "yes" to spending time with me before I even say when and where. I love that girl. ...days when I come home and my roommate has done my dishes. Seriously, she did my dishes. Who does that? I swear I hit the jackpot with this beautiful soul. ...Luke sacrificing his sleep to spend time with me at the front desk. I don't condone not sleeping, but seriously, this kid is kind of the best and I really like spending time with him. ...Dr. Stephens, his words of wisdom, and his hilarious stories.
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I'm guessing I'll have it all figured out by the time I turn 30.
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