Thankful..

Hi everyone :)

I have recently had it on my heart to sit down and think about all the things I am thankful for, all the things I have been so generously blessed with...So I thought I would make a list...

I am thankful for family... for all the joy they bring into my life, for their constant love. For knowing that my parent's are just a phone call away. I am thankful that my parents are still here and in my life, because I realise that not all are so lucky..

I am thankful that God has blessed me with two amazing pets. I am thankful that when it came time for them for pass, I was able to be there, to spend time saying goodbye.

I'm thankful for Barty Baby, being my hot water bottle for 14 winters, for cuddles on the couch.

I am thankful for a beautiful natured dog, Samson. Who protected our family for 13 1/2 years. He would always greet you at the door with excited bouncing and tail wagging. Who would wonder into your room in the mornings for a morning pat and maybe lick your hand. Who would lay his head on your lap if he sensed you were upset..

R.I.P beautiful beautiful souls! xx

I am thankful for the blessing of amazing,beautiful, loving, incredible friends!

You know who you are..

For the new friends I have been blessed with this year, Te Au Peeps & counselling buddies. You all make my life so much richer!

I'm thankful for the old friends who stay and encourage me. Who have showed so much love over the years.

I am truly soo blessed with so many loving, awesome friends!

Amazing people who are such examples of love.

I am so thankful for the blessing of creativity. In particular, incredible music which can provide so much comfort and inspiration. For the giving a soundtrack and words to my life.

So thankful for the gift of painting, and the expression and calm it gives me. It is truly and awesome blessing.




(Just a note this isn't one of my paintings)




I think it is so important when times of hardships and pain, to remember the blessings in your life; To hold onto Hope, to not give up. To take care of yourself and what you need in that time.

This is just a few of the things I am thankful for.

I am so thankful for all the things God has blessed me with in my life.

I keep being reminder of Jill Phillips' song; "If anything matters at all, then everything matters".

I hope everyone is well, I'll leave you with one last thought from Anne Frank..

Blessings Jess xx