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Activity 3: "Three Blessings" & Activity 5: "The Gratitude Letter and Visit"Submitted by Jill Story on Sat, 02/16/2008 - 11:21am.
Three Blessings Any thing that makes one happy or content.Write down what happened and why each happened. February 4, 2008, Monday
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Doing this exercise right before I went to sleep was a great activity that I will continue to do. I enjoyed thinking about all the things that I am grateful for during the day. Although I found it hard, because some of these things I am grateful for are so simple, and almost seem trivial. But, I think that I often take for granted the wonderful things that happen in my life and don’t take the time to notice them as much as I should. Every night I would think about one of my blessings before I fell asleep, but I wasn’t able to dream about any of them. I will continue to think about my blessings and see if I am able to dream about any of them.
Gratitude Letter and Visit In April 1993, I turned 25. I felt like I was in such a great place, successful and full of life, except there was one thing missing.I was given up for adoption at birth and all my life I wondered who my parents were and what they did. I wondered if I had any siblings. Does someone else out there like sports and have similarities? Wherever I went; the mall or even in the classroom I would gaze at people and wonder if they could be my mom or dad, or a sibling. Well, in July of 1993. I located my biological parents. The reunion happened to be very successful. My dad and I have become very close. So I chose to write to my biological father.
Dad, Thanks for opening your world to me. When I began looking for you I was ready for what ever decision you made. I was prepared. I knew that you could accept or reject me. I want you to know what you have given me. You are such a gift. Your acceptance, love, approval, and appreciation has made me complete. You opened your heart and allowed me in. Your family accepted me, one by one. I became a part of the family. I am truly blessed. I just want you to know that each day I feel so lucky to have found you. I am complete. Love, Jill
I wasn’t sure if I was going to be able to share this with my father…but, when my grandfather passed away on January 26, and I took an emergency flight out of town, I was given this opportunity. I explained to my dad and his wife about the gratitude letter. I read to him what I have written. The letter brought tears of joy and happiness to the all of us. My gratitude for my dad and family has been known but never spoken. One night not long ago at dinner my stepmom said to me, “I wished that we would have raised you.” We all sat with tears in our eyes. I told them that it is “okay, I’m just thankful that I have them in my life now.” Reply |