What’s on your gratitude list today?
Since this is the season of thankfulness and gratitude, I wanted to dedicate this post to just that—but of course, with my own special razzle-dazzle. Think of it as a little testimony, straight from the heart.
Last year, around December 2023, something traumatic happened to me. It was the kind of thing that made me question myself deeply, something that hurt in ways most people wouldn’t even understand. At the time, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I’d lost a piece of myself. I wrestled with so many “what-ifs” and “whys.” But over time, I came to realize something powerful: sometimes, even the hardest moments can lead to growth. Even when it’s bad—really bad—it can still be for the betterment of your soul.
Now, let me be real with you—since then, life has not been all peaches and cream. In fact, it’s been more like a storm I wasn’t ready for. But looking back, I’ve grown in ways I couldn’t have imagined.
I often think about the summer of 2022. Back then, my anxiety had me in a chokehold. I was convinced that at any moment, my world would come crashing down. It was terrifying. Now, two years later, I still have moments of anxiety, but it’s so much more manageable. That summer taught me something invaluable—it taught me to see challenges differently.
Let me tell you, there is power in prayer. I’m living proof. If you don’t know the Lord, I encourage you to take that step. It’s the most beautiful thing to feel peace wash over you after a prayer; to know you’re not carrying the weight alone. And if you already know Him, you know exactly what I’m talking about.
Now, let’s get to the thankful part. This year has brought a lot of sorrow into my life. Every time, by the grace of God, I’ve made it through. The deepest pain came with losing my grandmother. If you’ve been following along, you might’ve seen the blog I wrote about her a while back. She was—and still is—everything to me.
Even though she’s no longer here physically, I still feel her guiding me. Call me crazy, but there are moments when I just know she’s working behind the scenes. When something significant happens—good or bad—I can feel her presence, almost like she whispered to the Big Man upstairs to make it happen. That thought gives me so much comfort, and I’m thankful for her life, her love, and even her afterlife.
So here I am, with so much thanksgiving in my heart:
- I’m thankful to be alive.
- I’m thankful for a sound mind.
- I’m thankful for the people who stand by me.
- I’m thankful to make an impact, even in small ways.
- I’m thankful for YOU—for taking the time to read this.
Now, I want to ask you: what are you thankful for this year? How have you grown, even in the midst of challenges?
Gratitude has a way of softening even the hardest days. As we reflect during this season, I hope you find joy in the little things, strength in the hard things, and peace in the unknown. Let’s keep our hearts full of thanksgiving and our spirits open to growth.
So, I ask again, what’s on your gratitude list today? Let’s share, grow, and be thankful together.
Authentically,
Tam
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I love reading your blog. I’m thankful for being alive. I’m thankful for my children, family, and my real friends. I’m thankful for God using me to bless others . Even though this year has thrown curve balls at me left to right. I am still forever grateful and thankful. If haven’t been for the Lord I don’t know where would I be. 🙏🏾🙌🏾❤️
This was so sweet Tam! I love reading about your connection with God! To answer your question, I would say this year I am thankful for 3 things mainly; 1. God 2. My family 3. My friends Like you I lost someone really close to me in my family this year and it really showed me how quick things can happen and how we need to show each other how much we love each other everyday! Also this year I have gained some friends that I hope I will know and be able to call till the day I draw my last breath! I really feel like I found my people!
Thankful just waking up!
Thankful to have all my senses!
Thankful for family & friends
Overall thankful for Grace & Peace
This year I’ve grown and set boundaries that I am
Pleased with! Ive also found my worth. This year I’m operating from healthy space in my life.
Wow Tam, thank you! This was beautiful! I am thankful for my GOD..I’m thankful for my linesisters and the few friends I do have. I’m thankful for my mother. I’m thankful for my ability to be in school and finish. I’m thankful for the good and the bad things in my life. I’m thankful for the tears and the smiles. I have come to realize that I have grown and still am growing everyday.
Thank you beautiful for your wonderful thoughts.
This is my first time reading, and I really enjoyed hearing your thoughts Tam! This year has been really rough on me mentally and physically because of traumatic events I’ve dealt with. I feel as though my life is just being lived aimlessly at the moment. Through that, I am very thankful for the friends I have made this semester in school, they are not aware of how much of an impact they have made on me and kept me going. I am also thankful to be able to continue playing the sport I love, no matter how much it broke me these past few months. Finally, I am thankful for my family and thankful that my brother is still alive and living his life how he wants.
I am thankful for you and that The W has gotten back one of its best and brightest Loyal Daughters.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts Queen And it’s so inspiring and I love to read your blogs because I feel like I know you more and honestly the way you can write ✍🏾and express yourself its very beautiful and i be looking forward & waiting on your blog like one of my favorite shows 💙 don’t ever stop being you beautiful ✨
I’m so thankful for you Tam! Keep having an attitude of grattitude! Every storm produces strength! Love you! 🫶🏻
Thank you for that message Tam. To have such a beautiful outlook on life after everything you’ve been through, shows just how much faith is needed. We all need healing and a relationship with God. We get caught up in what has been and our traumas we forget what we’ve made it through and what we have that many may not. Thank you for posting. I hope you continue!