As I look back on my life, I know that all that has happened has led me to this moment in time.

I am a true believer in life lessons. I consider myself a perpetual learner.

So for me, the future in this new country is an adventure waiting to happen. The lessons that I have learnt will serve to strengthen me and give me wisdom.

The lessons I am learning will help guide me and there will be lessons to learn as I trek forward.

Challenges will come, of that I am sure. I will not naively say that I am prepared for them all, but I am a woman of faith and therefore I will not face them alone.

Canada was a choice. It was a blessing: an answered prayer.

How do I show gratitude for a blessing? I will not complain, there is always a solution. I work hard at my studies, I will excel. I will reach high and push myself to make the most of the opportunities.

I give my daughters an example of a strong determined woman.

For the first time this year, I started a Gratitude Journal – because when you focus on what you have you will always have more- be thankful.

Yes, I miss Trinidad, more than I ever thought possible. I will not dwell on that feeling though. The blessing is to work, to persevere and to win!

To quote from one of my favorite books The Alchemist “People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of” (Coelho, 1993) .

Starting over at age 40- yeah man! Why not?

Do you believe in the power of Gratitude? Tell me in the comment box below.

References

Coelho, P. (1993). The Alchemist. New York: Harper Torch.

YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saZWjIlwU8c

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