25/11/2021
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
There are so many things I am thankful for this year, but at the very top of that list is YOU. Wishing you a wonderful holiday filled with the warmth and happiness of the season.
I am honored to share this Thanksgiving with the people I love and care for most in this world. This is just another occasion for me to express my gratitude for everything that each of you has done in my life. I would not be who I am today without the care and passion for teaching me how to have a happy life, free of worries and complications.
My Dear Mentors... the contribution that you have done to shape my personality is immense and I cannot express how blessed I am for having you comfort and support me. You have been my role-models, inspiring me to do things beyond my potential, making me eager to accomplish the wildest dreams. I think we should each think about thanks needed to be given to these heartlines, who spent countless hours caring for us when we were little and worrying for our well – being.
My Dear Friends... I am thankful to all of my friends, who are fantastic listeners and guiding lights in the darkness of doubt. I am absolutely honored to have each of you by my side, being able to share, support, criticize, laugh and share the experiences together. Friends play a very important role in life of each individual, but for me, you have done more than anyone could have dreamed of. The time spent together on the chosen activities made us rely on each other, showed the essence of friendship and love. I can proudly state that I have friends for a life-time, whom I will support with each opportunity I have, trusting and being thankful for each contribution into my life and happiness of my family. Thank you for being with me today and sharing yet another fantastic occasion in such friendly atmosphere.
There is also a huge need to think about the goodness in our lives and forget about the worries or troubles that each of us had in the past year(s). Let us think of the incredible moments of laughter, love, hope and joy, being grateful to each other and life for providing us with excitement and fun. Life is not always easy, taking each us by surprise in the most uncomfortable circumstances. However, we do need to value the positive moments and maintain thankful for the possibilities that are offered and memories shared with ones we care for and love. Thank you all!
Lastly.... Dear crazy munchkins of mine....
It’s mommy here, why do I need to watch your favorite cartoons everyday? You know what? I think I have learned all of the lyrics and better than all of you! haha! Even though it may seem like I am complaining, I just want to say that your mommy loves you. Like a lot, a lot! But sometimes I feel like I am not the best mom that you may want me to be or that I can be.
There are so many things that makes me feel like I am not doing things right here, you know, this thing called being a mom. But then I look at the two of you, I look at your faces. I look at your beautiful angel faces and realize that I am not doing a bad job after all. I see that you all smile when you see my face first thing in the morning.
- You run to me when you haven’t seen me all day.
- All you want is your mama when you get hurt.
- You eat my food like it’s the best thing in the world (most of the time, let’s be real)
- You laugh at my not so funny jokes (I really love you for this).
- You smile when I make silly dances.
- You listen when I am teaching you.
- You cuddle with me and hug me at the most random times.
- You love your mommy’s make believe stories.
- You trust me and You believe in me.
- You know I protect you no matter what.
I have come to realize that being a mother is so much more than just material things. What matters is that I am still working on it, I am not giving up, I am still here working hard to provide you all with a better future. I have a confession to make... The two of you are my best friends! it sounds funny to you, but to me it’s the truth. I only have to look at you and I feel at ease, I feel happy, I feel blessed, I feel loved, I feel wanted, I feel confident, I feel great. The best part is that the two of you are there for me in moments that I needed someone the most.
- When I feel discouraged, there you are lifting my spirits.
- When I feel sad, you make me smile.
- When I have anxiety, you calm me down and make me forget.
- When I am negative, you manage to bring positivity back into my life. You are all really good at that.
- When I want to give up on my dreams, you are there to remind me that my dreams are your dreams.
I won’t give up that easily, the two of you are the reason I wake up everyday to work hard on my passion, dreams, career and on me. My silly, cute, stubborn little monsters what I want to say is that you guys make me want to be a better person. I smile when I hear you sing a bad tune. I laugh when you laugh and I cry when you cry. I just want to say, thank you! You have given me life, inspiration and faith!
Thank you for your morning breath in my face every morning. Thank you for reminding me that there’s no such thing as a perfect mom but a mom who is the best mom for you. Thank you for showing me that my mistakes and flaws does not effect you, all you want is mommy. All I want is for the two of you to be happy and loved. I am happy that I am achieving that everyday. The rest will come in time.
Thank you, for giving me this gift of being a mother, of enjoying my kids, for giving me strength to handle them and knowledge to raise them and for experiencing unconditional love.
- Dr. Katie Kamara
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*Video Recorded in Nov 2019*
