Day 14: Appreciate

What’s the one thing you have come to appreciate most in the past year? How do you express gratitude for it? (Author: Victoria Klein)


I have really come to appreciate my quality time with my son, Caleb. We have had a rough couple of years. Teenage years are rough to begin with, but adding in a late diagnosis of ADD, a bout of depression, drug use and rebellion against the system in general has been tough. Unfortunately he has spent some time away from home paying the price for some poor choices. Those times have been very hard. They make me realize how much I truly cherish the time that I have with him. We have had more "real" conversations this past year than we have ever had. We are closer than ever, so even though the time is hard dealing with the other stuff, I am grateful to get the chance to better understand the man that my son has become. I've also learned more about how important it is for me to thank him for being who he is. He is a great son & I honestly wouldn't change him for anything. Being without him off and on the past year makes me remember often about thanking him for being who he is. I am definitely a very blessed mom!