I am blessed with a warm home and the wherewithal to afford it.
My family is healthy. No major issues beyond an occasional cold, and no one has hurt or abused the ones I love. Not even me though there are days I have been tempted.
I have the financial stability to quit a job that has lost its meaning and take a step toward a life and position I enjoy. And my husband cares enough to tighten his belt with me and face the uncertain future by my side.
Despite the occasional stress or set back, my writing is slowly finding an audience, and I am able to follow a lifelong dream. Two of my favorite editors like my WsIP and I have grown in confidence through working with them. My critique partners are unwavering in the support and honest, if sometimes painful, feedback.
Overall, I can not find an area of my life that has not been blessed over this past year. Although I worry about my kids and my parents, and my siblings, and a million and one other things, I am truly grateful for all the good in my life.
I wish all of you a healthy and happy Thanksgiving and encourage you to count your blessings with me. I would love to hear what makes your life worthy of thanks.
I also find this holiday a time to reflect. It always seems to pop up so quickly that I am amazed at how fast the seasons slip by.
ReplyDeleteI have so many things to be grateful for. My family is always the first on my list. I have a wonderful husband, who supports me in all that I do. I also have three wonderful children and three grandsons that bring me great joy. Many people in my area are out of work. I consider myself fortunate to be working. This year I also thank Decadent Publishing for offering me the wonderful opportunity to have my first novel published. I am honored to be counted amongst such a talented group of writers.
Thanks so much for sharing, Kathleen. I hate that so many people are struggling or out of work right now. It is good to hear about the positive. Enjoy those grandbabies. I don’t have them yet, but my kids are hitting the baby making age. Can’t wait for little ones. Not sure I am ready to be called grandma just yet, but what a beautiful problem to have. Take care.
ReplyDeleteYet another thankful Decadent Publishing (soon-to-be) author here. I concur with the sentiments expressed by both of you.
ReplyDeleteI too am blessed with the support of my family and friends both near and far.
For me, 2010 has been one of truimphant and struggles. However, I believe, we need a little of one to truly appreciate the other.
I celebrated Thanksgiving in October, but I hope to carry the spirit of this holiday with me into 2011.
So true. It takes the hard times to appreciate the good.
ReplyDeleteBTW: I love your name. My daughter always complains because she can't fill hers out and my sister whines because she has too much to wear a sweater. Oh, such curses. LOL Thanks for the smile.
Hi Becca,
ReplyDeleteNice blog. We don't celebrate Thanksgiving here in Australia.
Regards
Margaret
So do you have something similar, Margaret? I know Canada has a Thanksgiving, but that's the only other country I am sure of.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely post to remind us just how much we ALL are blessed. Thank you, Becca, for saying it with style. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhen I look around at those who are scrambling to keep the lights burning and food on the table, at those who mourn the loss of a child, at a child who yearns for a parent away at war, I am infinitely blessed. Thanks to a man I met online nine years ago, I was able to retire early. My husband is a writer and, as such, has encouraged me to pursue my dream of writing. His novel comes out next month. I've just signed a contract with TWRP. My three children are proud--and I think a TAD shocked--that Mom sold her first book. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
ReplyDeleteMaeve and Vonnie, thanks you so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. I think it is easy to forget sometimes how special the people and events that make up our lives can be. Good things continue to come to use when we appreciate each moment.
ReplyDeleteI've too many things to be thankful for to list them! I am delighted that The Wild Rose Press is interested in another Scarlet Rose novella, working title, Celestial Sin, and that Hot Spanish Nights, my first erotica effort, is getting good reader reviews. Happy Thanksgiving all!
ReplyDeleteYou have had a rocking year, Ms Becca! Congratulations and it's always good to state your thanks publicly. It makes other people think about what they're thankful for, too! I hope 2011 is just as fulfilling for you!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your success, Bianca. How exciting. I adore TWRP.
ReplyDeleteVal, I wish you all the best as well. I honestly feel that much of the good in my world stems from solid friends like you.
Thanks for stopping by, ladies.