WINGSWOMEN

sometimes the things we've been looking for in life are the ones that have always been there which is why we should appreciate the small things in life

I thought of all the things I wanted for Christmas this year and only one gift really stood out.  A gift that will never wear out, break down or get old but one that grows more beautiful every day and one whose worth really cannot be measured except by the heart.  This gift is one that never expires but maintains its brilliance day after day, year after year.  It has many uses from encouragement and support during the hard times and laughter and smiles during the good times; it's a gift filled with love, appreciation, and care and a gift that forever lives on in one's heart.  What is this truly special gift?  It is the gift of your friendship that means so much to me and that I am so blessed to be able to receive, one I hold close to my heart because in my life, you, my friend, play such an important part :).  Merry Christmas!

When I think about what I am most thankful for in life, three things come to mind.  First, that I am still here today after surviving an abusive past.  Second, that I have been given a second chance to rebuild my life and make it into something new and more beautiful than the life I left behind.  But thirdly, I am most thankful for the friends in my life who have made such a difference and touched my heart, who have helped me to grow more as a person with their encouragement and inspiration, and who are standing with me and walking beside me down this road in life's journey. My friends are the most beautiful people I know and in my heart each one holds a special place.  Just wanted to say thank you for being a part of my life and I hope you have a very wonderful and Happy Thanksgiving!