Immediate Family
I’m grateful for…
- My marriage that is a constant source of honesty, grace, encouragement and sacrificial love
- My mom for being such a loving person
- My bright, healthy and happy son
- A loving husband that encourages me to trust God when healing is moving slower than I’d like
- An intergenerational home where my son feels his grandmother’s love
- Walks with my husband
- My son’s laugh
Community & Village
I’m grateful for…
- Finding others who are deconstructing religion
- My cousin and almost doctor LaStasha, who continually reached out while I was incredibly sick
- Axe throwing with friends who have become family
- A village that cares for my son with so much love
- Truth-tellers
- My Instagram community of friends
- The African Diaspora
- Incredible co-workers who have supported me through a rough year
- My teaching career and the impact it has had on children
- Fall weather to enjoy with my family
- A team of doctors who teach and listen
- A happy childhood
- My nephew, Terrell, who continued to check on how I was doing
- In-loves who respect my marriage and love their grandbaby so well
- My sisters, Brooklynn and Niesha for always having my back and my front
- For how boundaries are transforming my relationships with family for the better
Faith
I’m grateful for…
- Finding the OurBible App and the devotionals that speak to me
- Creativity that makes me feel close to God
- Hope that keeps me going
- Liberation from toxic theology
- My relationship with Mother Comforter (Holy Spirit)
- Womanist theology and how it’s breathed life into my relationship with God
- Savior God (Jesus) and how He’s always interceding on my behalf
- Peace during tumultuous times
- That death and dying will one day be no more
- God who isn’t intimidated by my questions
- Compassion and kindness, and how they make us feel seen and loved
- God’s unending love
The Little Things
I’m grateful for…
- Cooler fall temps
- Fall break during a very demanding school year
- A paid off, reliable car
- Time to read books
- Old movies that bring nostalgia
- A warm, comfortable bed
- Tacos
- Funny videos on the internet
- Teething medicine
- The great outdoors
- Waking up
- Consistency and how it changes my life
Provision
I’m grateful for…
- Health insurance that allows me to get the care I need
- The ability to pay our bills and bless others
- Not wondering where our next meal will come from
Health & Self-Care
I’m grateful for…
- The ability to process and retain information
- Mental health professionals who help us when we can’t help ourselves
- New answers and insights regarding my diagnosis
- A mind that is open and able to learn new things
- Peace of mind without fear of the future
- How holistic and Western medicine can be used together to address illness
- My best friend’s healthy pregnancy and home birth
- A deeply restful night’s sleep
- A healthy heart
- The ability to say no and mean it
- Healthful food and clean water
- A fun Zumba instructor
- Strength to exercise
- Surviving childbirth in a country where Black women lose their lives more often
Womanhood
I’m grateful for…
- The life and work of the late Dr. Jacqueline Rouse, who was my African-American Women’s History professor in college
- Communal love that women share
- Survivors of abuse who speak up to protect others from being victims
- Black women for being a balm
- Women who break down barriers and shatter glass ceilings
Women I Love Up Close
I’m grateful for…
- Gabby who is one of the most loving, supportive person I know
- Best friends who allow me to be my true self
- Ana for constantly showing me how to boss up and take care of business
- Brooklynn for being the my voice of reason always
- My best friends who encourage me everyday
- Jeida for understanding me like no one else does
What are you grateful for? I’d love to hear about it below.
Keep blooming,
