It is that time of the year again. A time
when mortals run over themselves to make New Year resolutions they have no
intention of following up. For years I have religiously observed this ritual. I
can’t quite comprehend why I did it or why mortals saw it proper to come up with
resolutions beyond their reach if only for the satisfaction of it. Whatever the
reason is, I have made up my mind not to make any more resolutions. I am going
to live on impulse and to be spontaneous as I have always been. All these
resolutions and promises have put me into a quagmire I can’t get myself from.
That notwithstanding, I beg to digress.
Being the last day of the year 2014, I don’t
want to dwell too much on the misses, the tribulations, the pains, the near
achievements or the lost opportunities. On the contrary, I want to be thankful
for events, people and circumstances that made it worthwhile. First and
foremost, I want to be thankful for the gift of life bestowed upon me by God.
It has been an eventful year full of up and downs but am grateful that am alive
today. I have been through dark times, I have faced fear in all its forms and I
am grateful that I’m alive today.
The very fact that i am breathing and
in one piece is something to be grateful for. Secondly, I am thankful for the
support and care of one woman with the heart of God “Yonas”. A great woman with
nobility of character and innocence. She has been by my side through it all and
never at one time did she leave my side. I couldn’t pull through without her
immense love; support and never say die attitude. Her constant reassurance,
words of encourage and love that knows no bounds is the reason I have managed
to be where I am today. Even though I have come short or haven't reciprocated
enough, I will forever be indebted to her.
Thirdly, am grateful to my parents and
family. They have shown me what true love and sacrifice is throughout 2014. I am
thankful for the time they have sacrificed, for the comfort they have
sacrificed, for the resources they have sacrificed just to see me on my feet
and smiling again. I could never repay that love with any material thing on
earth. Yes, I know I can be difficult at times but their love always reminds me
of what it means to be family. Should I lose the war, I will go in peace in the
knowledge that they tried their best.
Fourthly, I am thankful to the few
friends who keep checking up on me and putting a smile on my face even though
they have been in the dark of the prevailing situation all through. Those who took
their time for a moment to drop me an email just to say hi and those who constantly
visited my home wondering where I disappeared to. I appreciate the love, the
care and the support.
I am thankful for Agnes and the entire
Jupiter fraternity. Her great leadership skills, patience and hard work have
seen Jupiter grow every single day in our absence. A simple thank you is not good enough but it’s
an extension of my heartfelt appreciation. I pray that God may bless you
abundantly and that you may never lack.
There are so many things am thankful
for but which I can’t exhaust by jotting down to paper. I hope that the
tribulations of 2014 will come to an end when this year comes to a close. I
look forward to a 2015 full of promise, prosperity and good tidings. To those I
might have wronged directly or indirectly I seek for forgiveness. Let’s start
the New Year on a clean slate and let’s start this journey ahead with peace of
mind, love and forgiveness. I sign off for now. Happy New Year everyone. May all
your hearts desire come to fruition in the coming New Year J.
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