04/25/2026
As I wake up with the sun shining on my face, I can’t help but smile.
I have so many beautiful people and things in my life that I’m so grateful for.
Don’t get me wrong, I haven’t always been so blessed with the joy that fills my heart and my days.
I’ve had to endure hardship, fight through the hard times, clawing and scratching for a better life.
But as I see that bright light of a new day shining, I know that every sacrifice, each battle and all the struggle has been worth it.
I didn’t always know why things did or didn’t work out the way that I wanted, only that sometimes I wanted my journey to be a little easier.
Now I realize the lessons I’ve learned, the choices I’ve made and the places I’ve been have steered me exactly to where I’m meant to be.
Along the way, I met some amazing souls who walked beside and held my hand when I needed it most.
They’re still here and together, we cheer each other on every day.
They’re the ones that make my life just by being in it-
They make me laugh a little more, smile a little brighter and love with all my heart.
They didn’t change my life- I did that- but they enrich it in all the ways that remind me ti be thankful for who I am, what I have and the people that love me.
Even now on those bad days when life is trying to down me, they reach out their hand and help me along..
And I couldn’t be happier for everyone who touches my life in every way.
It wasn’t until I stopped being down and out about life being so hard and started looking for silver linings and lessons that things began to change.
There’s a rainbow after the rain and love all around me.
It’s up to me to see it and smile through the storms.
I know now that happiness is up to me and I know that many years from now when I look back over my life, I’ll smile.
Memories of beautiful people, wonderful times and amazing moments that I wouldn’t trade anything for.
In this life, I loved and was loved-
You really can’t ask for any more than that.
I’m truly blessed.
|ravenwolf