Grateful for Love: Day 30

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Cheryl Harris

First, many thanks for the love from yesterday post and warm wishes online and off, and I’m feeling much better. I wasn’t really able to eat more than a few bites for the past 5 days and my poor digestion is starting to move toward normal, which is super cool and obviously has done wonders for my mood, too.

It’s day 30, and I have to write about Mr. Dude still, of course, and I thought I’d write about my gratitude for my physical progress, because it’s officially TEN YEARS since I first sprained my ankle, which marked an era of whole lotta struggle (and triumph!)

And then I found this note on my desk from a few months ago.dinner note

I was teaching and out late, and when I came back to my aunt and uncle’s, this was waiting for me.

Those of you who are gluten-free and everything else free know how beautiful it is to have a homemade safe meal made with love, especially after a REALLLLLY long day.

So I’m dedicating today’s “grateful” to all of the people who have loved me over the years. To all of the friends that have held me, literally and figuratively, when my world fell apart. Everyone who treated me better than I treated myself, and saw the beauty in me when I didn’t know how. I’m grateful for all of the angels in my life, from my bird Mr. Feathers to strangers to all of the little kindnesses that have helped shape me into who I am.

Some people learn to love themselves from receiving love from the beginning, and that’s pretty groovy. The rest of us have to learn our worthiness along the way from the reflections of love and kindness we see in the eyes of others.

I am more grateful than I can put into words.

“Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light.”
~Albert Schweitzer

I would suggest that our furry or feathery friends can have a similar effect to bring us home, too.

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About Cheryl Harris

Life played a funny trick on me. I've studied nutrition for years, and much to my surprise, found out that I could manage many of my health issues via diet. I've been GF for years, and I've got a bunch of allergies and sensitivities. But it definitely doesn't keep me from cooking, baking and enjoying my food. Thanks for stopping by.
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