Thankful Thursday – Happy New Year!
Once again, it’s time for Thankful Thursday! I hope this post inspires you to consider the things in your life that you are grateful for. If you have a blog, consider posting about it there and link back here. If you don’t have a blog, please feel welcome to comment here on what you are grateful for in your own life. If you don’t feel comfortable sharing, then just take a few moments to reflect on all that you have. If you’d like to tag other bloggers that participate, feel free to do that.
Photo courtesy of David Singleton
As I reflect back upon the year 2009, I realize how much has happened in such a relatively short span of time. One year ago, I could never have imagined that I would be at this place in my life today. Time and again I am reminded that what we hold in our hand one moment could be shattered into a million glittering pieces the next, with only the slightest wrong movement. While I would never have chosen to take this path, I am learning every day that I can use those glittering shards of my former life to create something new and beautiful. Out of the remnants has risen this website, which has challenged me creatively. I am so thankful for what I’ve already accomplished here and what is to come (more on that in the coming weeks!). I have created and seized opportunities to meet new people and make new friends, both through this blog and in my everyday life. I don’t know how I would have gotten through some of the darkest passages without the support of the people in my life. So thanks you all of you: the girls that drag me out when I’m feeling down, the family that comes anytime I call, and the loyal readers that keep coming back to read what I have to say…. When 2010 arrives, I’ll be toasting to each of you. Happy New Year! Best wishes to everyone for a healthy, happy, and horsey start to the new decade!
Photo courtesy of D. Sharon Pruitt
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juliette - December 31, 2009 at 9:02 am
Michelle – Thank you for reminding us all to be thankful. I am a huge believer in being grateful. That is what is missing most, I think, in the world. Your weekly blog post helps all of us to stop and look around and see what it is that we have – right now!!!! Thanks for Thankful Thursdays this year.
Arlene-travelcloseup - December 31, 2009 at 12:38 pm
I really look forward to your Thankful Thursday posts. I am always touched and inspired. It has indeed been a year full of surprises and it is so appropriate to reflect over 2009. One thing that I like about starting a New Year is that is it always filled with new possibilities. A chance to start again. You have reminded me to do just that. Thanks. Happy New Year, Michelle.
Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen - December 31, 2009 at 12:40 pm
Happy New Year Michelle! You are a beautiful person, and I know 2010 is going to be full of wonderful surprises for you!
greyhorsematters - December 31, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Happy New Year Michelle. Have a great time this year.
billie - December 31, 2009 at 8:57 pm
Happy New Year!
I’m taking chopped apples out later along with Rescue Remedy for water buckets (in the event that any neighbors set off fireworks at midnight…!)
It’s a blue moon, the start of a new year, and from everything I have read lately having to do with 2010, it will likely be a good one. Here’s to that, for all of us!
michelle - January 4, 2010 at 9:02 am
Thanks to everyone for visiting and commenting! I hope you all had a Happy New Year and are refreshed and ready to take on 2010!
Laughing Orca Ranch - January 3, 2010 at 5:04 am
I loved this post because of our heartfelt words. Thaks for sharing them. And here’s to a wonderful new year filled with joy, peace, beauty, good health and lots of laughter…..for you my friend!
Happy New Year!
~Lisa