Gratitude before my cruise

I am a widow, I am a flame.

Finding joy after experiencing so much pain.

Has taught me to be grateful for everything.

I am thankful for tears shed, because they helped me grow.

I am thankful for the nights I spent alone because that taught me to appreciate the people who are part of my life now.

I am thankful for silent nights. It helped me learn to quiet my mind.

I am thankful for inner peace because no amount of outside validation could make me feel whole.

I am thankful for the strength that was bred and poured into me. It taught me to push through when I wanted to fold.

I am thankful that I didn’t give up when I had every reason to.

I am thankful for travel. It was my great escape those first few months.

And now on this beautiful Monday morning I am heading on a trip with friends and family whom I have never traveled with.

I am grateful we all made it here in one piece and we are all about to have an amazing experience.

God is Good. I am grateful for it ✨️🙌🏾