Sweet Blessings

WARNING: This blog may contain too much love for the average person to handle. Reading this could result in an abundant feeling of love, self worth and appreciation.

I watched a movie today from Tyler Perry Collection titled: Madea Goes to Jail. Yes it's a comedy and there's a lot of good laughs in it, but I promise you there's a lot to learn from this collection of movies as well.

(When family is mentioned I would hope most of you would know by now it's in reference to my 'miracle family') It gave me a greater appreciation and love for my family. It reminded me of some things I have forgotten. Some say that God is all we need, we you get really technical about it and break it all down, yes I agree with that. I also believe though that we NEED our family and friends, hence why God places certain people in our lives. I believe most of us have a desire to be loved and appreciated by our families. Unfortunately, sometimes we're not always born into families that love and appreciate us the way we should. Now get this...I love and appreciate my BIOLOGICAL family more so today than yesterday. Yes, they have hurt me A LOT more than words can say, BUT without them I wouldn't be the person I am today and I wouldn't have been blessed with all that I have today. So here starts my list.

I am thankful for my biological family. I am thankful for all the hurt, abuse and neglect I went through the last 21 years. I am thankful for the opportunity to go through the experience I did in TN moving from home to home because I was seen as a 'problem child'. It was in those moments that I grew stronger, I gained a love that I was not expecting to gain. I lost a selfishness that I had, instead of gaining the love of a 'family' that I longed for so long...I GAVE a love that comes from deep within. I risked my life for others and without being there I would have never known or received the true gift of love. Being loved is an amazing thing it truly is...but I see now that maybe just maybe...we must be willing to love in order to have that love in return.

I am thankful for my husband that loves me in ways I never dreamed was possible from a man. A love that is true and pure. His support and encouragement that gets me through some of the toughest days. It's not always glorious rays of sunshine but I am thankful for the opportunity to love and grow together with him with each passing day.

I am thankful for my family that have opened my eyes to new horizons and possibilities. I am thankful for their wisdom that they share with me, no matter how bad it may hurt in the moment. I thank God for this new experience that we're about to take part in, that I may be edify and grow in the way He has designed for me. I am thankful for my my one TRUE friend of 10 years Jennifer Turnage that has never left my side regardless of the crap I went through. It's not always been a pretty scenery but she was willing to help me through it. I am thankful for the new friends I have met. Those that I argue our differences with and those that it just seems to always be so peaceful and bliss.

People come into our lives for a reason. Some are meant for a lifetime and some are meant just for a season. EVERYTHING happens for a reason and sometimes it takes a couple of years to find out exactly what that reason is. I am so thankful and blessed for my past and I thank God for all that I have today. James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds.

Here's a clip from the movie that I watched...it's sort of long but at least watch the first part before they start singing that is the most important part. Madea categorizes people in our lives as a tree. Whether they be a leaf, a branch or a root, thank God for all of it!