I spent years claiming gratefulness. I was grateful for my house, job, health, car, and mostly high level things. Since my son has been in the NICU, he has been through a surgery and two major sick spells—the-second, the dangerous of the two . From him, I have learned the meaning of baby steps. Each time he recovers, I learned how to be grateful for the little progress he would make. He has again  opened his eyes, had a few bowel movements, and his blood pressure has now stabilized. With each one, I was fill with gratitude. I learned that gratitude actually gave me peace of mind. In instance  when the enemy tried to cause me  to worry, I would just remember all of the progress  and things that I am grateful for and then I feel that everything will be alright.

Having a spirit of gratefulness not only reminds us of the journey, but gives us the peace we need to continue. I’ve learned that true gratefulness is more than the big achievements,  but each small baby step along the journey. Always remember the baby steps, and where God has brought you from and through.

True gratefulness and peace

Felicia Smith