It’s Thanksgiving Day in America. As tradition demands, most families – American and otherwise – have spiced and stuffed their turkeys, waiting to bake them as soon as the day breaks. At least, after today, turkeys will stop running around being so nervous – until next year, that is. But me, I’m not looking forward to the turkey, in spite of the 17-pound one that is currently sitting on the kitchen island. I don’t eat turkey. However, this year, I’m especially taking part in the Thanksgiving celebration.
At the beginning of each year, you start off with new resolutions and a renewed sense of hope, hoping that this year will be the year. I did the same thing, too. But from January to October, things just dragged, and most things stayed the same or got worse. According to Folake Taylor in her book, “The Only Way Is Up,” (and I’m paraphrasing, I believe), stagnancy in a human being is regression. On that note, I regressed.
Then God looked my way, winked, and said, “Alright child, you’ve had your hand up for a while. Here’s some bread for you.” Life got better in many ways, some more quantifiable than others. I don’t know what to call it when you wake up each morning suddenly believing (not just thinking) that you will make it, that God is with you, and that things can only get better. It’s like you’ve been injected with faith on steroids. That’s how my November has been.
And I was confused about someone, telling myself, in spite of all the spiritual and mental nudges I got, that maybe this person wasn’t so bad after all. And then, God said *insert Ebonics* “Chile! I’ma give you one more sign, and after that, you on your own, gurl!” To which I said (also in Ebonics), “Oh! So that’s what you was tryna tell me!” I think God said, “Duh!”
My confidence, creativity, go-getter spirit, and optimism have been turned back on. I never lost my creativity per se, but I lost my go-getter spirit. Some people did not even know that I had it. I was so down last month, not knowing where to go next, or if to even go. As always, I did a terrific job of masking it. But God, the All-Knowing, Omni-Present One, He saw right through me.
For my life, my parents’ lives, my friends’ lives, my present, my past, and my future, I thank God for God.
Happy Thanksgiving Day.
Aww..Indeed thank God for God!!! Cheers Verastic!
yesso Thank God for God!
hv a nice one'
So much to be thankful for.
Its been a good year
Absolutely…
Thank God for God and Thank God for the FAITH and HOPE we have in HIM.
Without faith and hope, a lot of people (myself included) would have given up on life a long time ago!
When you get this personal, I realise that there's so much depth in you dear..
Happy Thanksgiving..
Thank God for making it possible for you to be thankful.
The Experiences Of An Achiever: Happy Thanksgiving Day to you, too, dear. Dalu.
LG: Thanks, babe!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you, too.
Omotee: Yes, it's been a good year. Thanks be to God.
NaijaMum: I completely agree. It's a lot easier when things are going smoothly, but when things are so far away from your plans/visions, your faith is truly tested.
2Cute4U: Awwww. Thanks, babe!!! Maybe I need to do more personal posts. Lol. Happy Thanksgiving, sweetie.
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving Vera!
Happy thanksgiving, nwanne!!!
Now this is something to be thankful for…I'm very happy for you and your renewed sense of go-getting!
(Kindly rub some of it off on me!)
Happy Thanksgiving to you!
Azuka: Longest time. You still dey so? Well, Happy Thanksgiving π
Ms. O: Thanks, boo!!
Dante: Dalu!! Happy Thanksgiving to you, too.
Good Naija Girl: Are you just tryna find an excuse to rub your body on mine? Cause if you are, I don't mind at all π
I really thank God for God oh, Vera. Because in those times when mere mortal men and women like us could not sense and didn't even have an inkling of what you were going through, He was there and is alwayz there. May He continue to keep you in His loving arms especially when there's no one around to lift you up. You are a blessing to your generation so your light must not go out. Keep up the good work.
Yes oooo. thank God for his mercies
Thanking Him should be a song continually on our lips.
Awww….Vera, thank God for His unfailing love for and presence around you.
He could never forget you…He loves you though I'm His favorite:)
Hope you had cracked them turkey bones well well!
Happy Thanksgiving. I thank God for God too and thank God for you too. Otherwise this blog won't exist and the laughs and people I have met here,won't have occured.
God loves you, and His love boundless..
Much Love x
"I was so down last month, not knowing where to go next, or if to even go."
I can so relate, except my entire year has been like that – so odd. And yeah, all that stuff, the stress, they all inhibit creativity and motivation in one way or another and just the numbness is absolutely horrible; God is indeed the only way to get out of it – if you find enough strength to run into his arms. It is well, he has our path and our futures planned out and altho things may appear daunting, we just gotta learn to put one foot in front of the other:)
All thanks to God…I'm glad u got your "mojo" back!!!
Pearl Ezeokeke: Nne, dalu so much!! Your words have been so inspiring, you have no idea. Me, a light to my generation? Amin ni oruko Jesu! Thank you, darling. I appreciate your support — though I failed at winning you over to the Fi Mi Le Remix club π
JobsForNaija: Thank God. Thank God. Thank God. P.S. I know I owe you an e-mail. I'm sorry.
Rethots: You have spoken some very wise words, my wise friend π
Rita: Nne oma!! Thank you oh! And thank God indeed. I am and will be eternally grateful.
Ginger: Bia, Ginger, don't make us fight oh. What do you mean, you're His favorite? Since when? Abeg, stop this your rough play. Per the turkey bones, girl, I don't eat turkey.
Remi: The one and only Remi in my life *stops to think to make sure that there is indeed just one Remi in her life* My sister, thank you oh! We've had a few laughs here, haven't we? I thank God.
48: Daunting describes it quite well. But one thing that has been constant is the relief I have gotten every single time. You'd think by now that I would be calm. Thank you, love. I appreciate your support.
Anoda Phase: I'm glad I got my mojo back, too! Woop-tee-doo!! Ke kwa'n? How you dey?
Nice post Vera! I am thankful for all that God did for me and for the ones He did'nt do, yet to do and will never do.
Happy Thanksgiving!
NutritionAlert: Happy Thanksgiving to you. And thank God for all the things you're thankful for π