- Kind Stranger
- My Mother
- Break from Work
- New Year
- Sunset on Dec.26th
#1: Kind Stanger
This week, I am especially grateful for a very kind stranger I met at the Indian Market in Shrewsbury, MA. I was looking for corn flour to make Ugali, a traditional Kenyan dish, for my mother and brother, who were returning from Kenya. I searched all over the store but couldn’t find it. A woman in the same aisle was looking for millet flour for a traditional porridge. I mentioned what I was searching for, and she told me she hadn’t had any luck finding the corn flour there either.
I asked the cashier for help, and after consulting with the manager, they directed me back to the same aisle. The manager explained that if it wasn’t there, they didn’t have it in stock. Just as I was about to leave, the kind stranger called out to me—she had found the corn flour on a hard-to-reach shelf! I was so touched by her effort. Thank you so much for your kindness. My family was grateful too. I wish I had gotten your number to thank you properly.
#2: My Mother
I am always grateful for my mother but this week I am extra grateful. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her. She has single handedly been the biggest influence in my life. I love her and appreciate everything she has done and continue to do for me. She brought me some Kenyan tea from her trip back from Kenya. I am very grateful for her.
#3: Break From Work
I am grateful for the break we received from work. We got the week between Dec.25th-Jan.2 off. I am grateful I got a chance to hang out and catch up with Family and Friends. I am grateful for an opportunity to catch up on some sleep. I am grateful for an opportunity to watch my favorite shows and listen to my favorite Podcasts. I am grateful for an opportunity to rest and recharge.
#4: New Year
I am very grateful for a New Year! I hope to make some great connections this year. I am grateful for new beginnings and a fresh start. I will remind myself to be kind, compassionate, and grateful this year.
#5: Sunset on Dec 26th
I am grateful for the sunset on Dec. 26th. I went for a short walk that day at 4:15pm and I was fortunate to catch a beautiful sight on my walk. Here is the picture…
Nature can be breath-taking and I am grateful for being alive to experience some of nature’s beauty.