What a wonderful world!

Thankful for

Entry for:

The Bard's Hall Contest  (13+) JUNE: Annual Blog/Journal Month! #981150 by StephBee

Thank you StephBee and Ẃeβ࿚Ẃỉtcĥ for giving me a great reason to blog.

I keep battling with a chronic pain 24/7, every single day. I have a birth defect. I was an anemic, underweight preemie. A life saving injection had turned one of my legs shorter than the other.

My left leg and foot keep swelling up, pain travels to my back, sometimes also to my lower body. I always have to keep Bengay, Moov, Voligel and all other painkiller ointments handy, and apply those every two hours or so.

I’m highly allergic to Ibuprofen, so Advil or Inflam 250 are poisons for me.
I’ve developed a habit of writing at least three things I am thankful for everyday, one way of remaining positive when pain tries to take over me.

So, what am I thankful for today?

My hands and Eyes Allah has given me the ability to breathe, for almost 40 years now. My eyes look at my family, enjoy watching the rain, or my plants. I also have 4 caring siblings and parents too.My hands write everyday, do crafting, or sometimes cook. I’m so thankful for that, Alhamdulillah!

The little bits of everyday joy The colorful glass bangles I adorn my wrists with everyday, my morning tea/coffee, or the chorus of sparrows coming from my balcony all throughout the day. All these things make me smile.

My ability to love I might not be physically perfect, but I’m not fake. Whenever I love someone, I love with all my heart. I’m very used to being the Apu (elder sister), Khala (maternal aunt) and Fupu (paternal aunt). Depending on the bond, I can also turn into the little sister or child, like the way I enjoy being the little sister of Noisy Wren or THANKFUL SONALI Magical Days! here on WDC. I’m a keeper, and I’ll keep you very close to my heart if you want to be kept.

I have five young adult nephews and nieces from my own siblings. Cousins have already made me a grandparent too. So, you’d often see a person or two on my lap, sleeping, or listening to stories as I stroke their hair, humming a tune. This is bliss.

Yes, I am 39, I don’t have a PHD like many of my friends, I am not a biological parent. Still, I cherish everything Allah has given me. So, what are you thankful for?