Thank you God for 2005

In Goa (where I brought in the NY 06), I looked back on the year 2005 & what it meant to me and I realised, as always, I had a million things to thank God for. I’ve already prayed thanks to Him. Have recorded some reasons here to testify to all who read this that I’m ever so greatful for the multitudes of mercies & blessings He showered on me this year:

For these reasons (& so many others) I am grateful & I give thanks and praise to God:

(01) For God never giving up on me, though I’ve been unfaithful to Him. This has been a particularly emotionally draining year & I’ve cried bitterly more times than I care to remember (yup, I don’t record everything on this blog)… but through it all He’s been with me. He’s brought me through it all. And I feel a stronger, a more emotionally mature & a more balanced person because of it all.

(02) For that special something which has made 2005 a highlight in my life. Undoubtedly one of the best blessings one could receive. Everyday I get down on my knees and pray thanks.

(03) For my family! For they are indeed the greatest set of people one could ever want around. For my dad who crossed a milestone in his life this year. And for my mum, who is ageless as ever.

(04) For my sister - and my new darling brother-in-law to be. For their engagement, which was fabulous. For the entire Goa trip with the entire gang which was unbelievable fun. For the fact that they obviously love each other so much. That God’s blessed her with real happiness.

(05) For bringing my dearest Del home! Del & I have been closest friends (yes, along with my darling Jan) since 1993 & her leaving for the UK didn’t make us less close, only a bit more difficult to communicate. I’m esp. grateful for the enormous amount of time she got to spend with me post coming home in August 05. And for letting us grow together in these last few months through various problems we both faced, being there for each other continously.

(06) For my dearest Jan, a ear, a shoulder & one of my best friends (for over 18 years). I have understood God’s unconditional love through darling Jan. She’s been beside me through everything & always been a rock when I needed one, a stream of gentleness & a friend to laugh with. Have especially hassled Jan this year with loads of my problems & she’s been there for me every time I needed her. Can never thank God enough for her!

(07) For all my other friends. I have always wondered at & praised God for the amazing friends He’s surrounded me with. Had a fabulous birthday this year as well as so many other fun times, like the trips to Khandala, Pune & Delhi.

(08) For Work which has been great. That I’m enjoying it and that it’s doing well. For the special indy day blessing and for so many other blessings work-wise from the beginning to the end of the year. It indeed was the time to disco for us!

(09) For being able to learn to cook this year Special thx to my A. Susan for setting things up. And to Sharda Pargal for being a great teacher. And to all those who ate the first offerings without grumbling.

(10) And finally since I’m doing this here on this blog - let me mention how grateful I am for you who drop by, especially the regular ones.. It’s so great having a blog, having people who read your thoughts & follow your life over the seasons. It’s like having a whole new set of family and friends online. Though I haven’t met & may never meet most of you ever, I still am grateful that through the wonderful world wide web, our paths cross & that we are able to connect. Special thx to my dear Aju for all his techy assistance (specially when I mess things up).

Have only listed 10 reasons. So many more: Like the profound greatfulness I have to God for protecting my loved ones through a turbulant year of tsunamis & floods. For all the fun, the fellowship I have in the MCPG. For the great learning this year through the Discipleship program. For new life in our family; baby Sarah & for the fact I’ve been made Godmother!

And for all the many spiritual, mental, physical, emotional, financial & material blessings I have received. So many times I’ve taken things for granted. And still the Lord blesses me. As I look back at 2005, I can say this, God is a Good God. Thank you God.