One year ago I was thrilled to be coming home for Thanksgiving break. My boyfriend was joining my family. School was wonderful. I had a group of friends I hung out with all the time. Life was good!
Only a year later things have changed so much. One of my close friends lost my trust and our group fell apart. I spent spring semester bored out of my mind. I broke up with my boyfriend. I got a job, but the work situation wasn't good so I quit. Nothing seemed to work out the way I thought it would. Despite all this, or perhaps because of it, I am more thankful this holiday weekend.
I'm learning to be grateful for the time I have with each person in my life. I realize that many different things can separate friends and family members. We just need to be grateful for what we had and what we have in the present moment.
I've decided to explore more options for my future. I'm visiting convents, but am decidedly not making any decisions right now. I'm just taking the future as it comes and enjoying life.
I have most definitely learned who my true friends are. Those who may live far away, but who I can laugh with and talk with and trust.
To sum it up this was a year of gaining experience and perspective. Did I think in May and June I'd be thankful for the tears I cried? Of course not. But now I know I'm stronger for it and closer to God. So this Thanksgiving along with counting my blessings I'm counting my crosses too!
Pax Christi!
Praying for you, Micole. <3 you girl! I miss hanging out with you and Mary in your dorm room. Those were good times.
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