20/12/2023
A moment in this day to say, to my family.
This holiday season, and the new year around the corner, I have to take a step back.
Appreciate everything we have.
I am so greatful that God has blessed us with so much over this last year. We found friends and family. When we were so close to loosing everything we'd started, my family and friends pulled together to help us find our freedom in a new home.
The boys have been so blessed with so much love and family. I am forever greatful to the woman who raised my boys while I couldn't. I know I dont show it well, but I love you Beverly. I am so wonderfully surprised by the closeness to another woman, Disa who has helped me open my heart and my mind to God and what the universe has to give. I am eternally greatful for my cousins, Crystal Lynne and Sjohn who even when we go years without really chatting, are always there to laugh or cry with.
I am blessed to have friends like Jeanie that drop everything to help you move, and help fill the new house with the things that make it a home for me and the kids. I am blessed with a soul mate that understands me, holds me to my own accountability and loves me fully. He never lies. He always says what he means and means what he says, and reminds me of who I am. Pushes me to try harder, to learn more. And he gives cuddles like NoOne else!
I'm so greatful to have the advise of my mother, Lyana, who always knows just what to say to make it make sense. And I am so proud of my father, Sean who has fought the fight, and won. My great uncle, and aunt, I know it was supposed to be anonymous, and ill let itnstay that way ish, but I can't hold back the joy in love I felt when I saw what you were willing to do to help my little family, and it means the world to me.
I am so smitten with slowly Getting to know my oldest Boy again, James, man, HES A WHOLE ADULT!
And I will be so proud to watch you graduate in May, Son. My heart bursts for you. And the grand adventure you're about to set out on! And I Look forward to being able to share more of our lives with each other, and your brothers!
I'm greatful to the women that raised me, my Gramma Ann, Gramma Carol Thomas, my Nana Ginny, my Aunt Steph, my aunt Judi, Laurie, my Sandi... and a few more I know I'm missing. Without these women in my life, it would have been so much harder to find love in the world. My grandfather's. Who cannot be here with us. I prey that we make you proud. I want to live up to the tove, wisdom, and strength my Grandfather had. Both of them, Gramps, Robert Jarome Jackson. And my Father's Father, Charles Everett Thomas.
Despite the distinct lack of presents under the tree this year, we have everythingnwe need and more. There is so much love, and time to spend enjoying each other's company, cause, "
I just wanted to share the abundance of love with those who share it with us. We are so astonished sometimes, to see what the universe has for us. And I love each and every one of you.
The new year is a time of reflection on the things we enjoyed, the times we didn't, the people in our lives that make it good. Most of all, I am reminded just how special my boys are. They remind me every day of who I am. I am still amazed daily at how smart these kids are. How much there is to know about them, now that they each have their own space to figure it out for themselves. A space we wouldn't have without the love and helping hand of our community. And how proud of my little sister, Skye Jones. Skye, Bugg, you are so strong, determined, smart, FREAKING BEAUTIFUL! Girl, you're gonna take over THE WORLD. And I am SO here for it!
I cant wait to see the wonderful new opportunities
And pssst. To my beasties out there in the wilderness, Kaitlyn, and Melissa, my LyrsaCorn! I miss and love you both so much.
Thank you.
All of you.
And most of all,
Thank you for the prosperity, the love, and peace that is slowly washing over my life.
After all
"Oh! There's no place like home for the holidays,
'Cause no matter how far away you roam,
When you pine for the sunshine of a friendly gaze,
For the holidays you can't beat home sweet home!"
