When I was younger you were taught to do your best, and those who did their best were given an award to represent this achievement. The message I learned from this was that I have to work hard to achieve what I want out of life. That seems to be changing nowadays. I won't get into all of that.
Hurricane Harvey was one of the toughest battles my family and I have gone through in a long time. Believe me when I say we have endured hell on earth in our lifetime, but this has been very difficult for me.
I know the reasons are because I am tired of always having to pick up the pieces, be strong and move on. I know the reasons are because I am getting old and not as able as I used to be.
So I wanted to get something that would be my "award" in my battle against Hurricane Harvey.
When it arrived today, I realized it wasn't my 1st place award because I know I am not going to survive this and come out being the same person I was before. I would be alright if I knew for sure I would be a better person but I know that isn't going to be the case this time.
So it's my participation award for Hurricane Harvey, I will wear it as a reminder to myself how quickly your life can change, and that no matter how strong you think you are, there will always be a moment to bring you to your knees.
The realization of how vulnerable I am, my community, my country was a life-changing lesson for me and others.
Today I am grateful to know that so far I have a perfect record for overcoming and surviving whatever life has brought my way, come hell or high water. I am grateful to live in a state, that manners, respect, and kindness are more of the norm than not around her. I am grateful to live in a state that has the ability to get up off its knees, and pick up the pieces. I am grateful that I have had the life I have had because it has made me strong, it has made me kind and it has made me grateful for every little and large blessing to come my way.
Hurricane Harvey was one of the toughest battles my family and I have gone through in a long time. Believe me when I say we have endured hell on earth in our lifetime, but this has been very difficult for me.
I know the reasons are because I am tired of always having to pick up the pieces, be strong and move on. I know the reasons are because I am getting old and not as able as I used to be.
So I wanted to get something that would be my "award" in my battle against Hurricane Harvey.
When it arrived today, I realized it wasn't my 1st place award because I know I am not going to survive this and come out being the same person I was before. I would be alright if I knew for sure I would be a better person but I know that isn't going to be the case this time.
So it's my participation award for Hurricane Harvey, I will wear it as a reminder to myself how quickly your life can change, and that no matter how strong you think you are, there will always be a moment to bring you to your knees.
The realization of how vulnerable I am, my community, my country was a life-changing lesson for me and others.
Today I am grateful to know that so far I have a perfect record for overcoming and surviving whatever life has brought my way, come hell or high water. I am grateful to live in a state, that manners, respect, and kindness are more of the norm than not around her. I am grateful to live in a state that has the ability to get up off its knees, and pick up the pieces. I am grateful that I have had the life I have had because it has made me strong, it has made me kind and it has made me grateful for every little and large blessing to come my way.
"Participation Award Hurricane Harvey 2017"
Today I am really grateful for being able to laugh at the big stuff.
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