Introduction
Life of gratitude always lead to abundance. It is fitting to round up 2024 with gratitude and memorable moments shared together with friends and family. I couldn't help than to participate in this contest immediately I read it. There are so much to tell about this year . I am really grateful for Life that God has given each one of us and his blessings from January till now.
In this contest, I am going to share with us 3 things that 2024 thought me, 3 things I am grateful for and lastly 3 good memories. You know when you write things down, it goes deep down the heart and cannot be erased easily. I know you are enjoying what you are reading so far. Let's go there!
This week contest topic 👇
Gratitude - What are 3 things that 2024 taught you? What are you grateful for from 2024? What good memories do you take away from 2024?
Three things 2024 thought me
I learned to be more patience on life than before. On September 2024, a friend introduced me to his friend who happened to be a man of 70 years. The Man was so happy to know me and was eager to hear from me. When I told him who I am and what I can offer, he called some of his friends to come and hear from me. It was a good time not so?
Reading how it is going make it more interesting but something changed when the wife came back and saw us, she did not talk but her facial expression showed dislike. I didn't ask her anything otr trying to know what the challenge is. I maintained and continued what I was doing. Two weeks later, I went back to them this time is was a seminar.
Al that we did that day was successful but she didn't show up or concern. In me I was worried so I began to figure out how to become her friend. Another two weeks came and a pastor invited me to his church for health talk. Fortunately, it was her church but not the husband church. This time, the husband was not there and she had no choice than listened to me. It was the right day for us to talk. After the presentation, she invited me to her house and prepared a delicious dinner for me and even gave me where the to sleep.
At first I thought it was a dream but gaze what, it was a reality. We talked about so many things the following day and she became my friend. If I wasn't patience enough with her, I would have spoiled things myself trying to know why she wasn't happy the first day.
- Second lesson I learned this 2024 is to always set goals even when the goal seemed unreachable. You know procrastinating about what you to do can prevent you from achieving great things. So I have to put everything in writing and I'm working hard to inculcate it in my children,the important of planning ahead of time.
- Third lesson is to be adaptable in any circumstances. So many times this year my plans failed and instead of dwelling on failure, I will quickly learn great lesson from it. I was determined to fail my way to success just like Thomas Edison. So many that would have given me heartache turned up to strengthened me the more.
Things I'm grateful for
With my grand children
With my second Son
I am grateful to God for giving me an family where I will turn to in times of distress. Family could be your children, your friends and what have you. In all belonging to a family is a blessing that can not be compared. No wonder people can easily say, no place like home
- Second thing I grateful for is having the opportunity to know an online friend in person.
We had a business meeting at Port Harcourt and she told me that she living there. I told her that I will attend the meeting and behold she will also be in the meeting. I thank God that we did not fall on the ground that day. Look at her size very well and imagine her first hug. It was bomb shake 😂. She told me that she has been lounging to see me and things like that. She use to call me Boss and she quickly introduced me to some her friends too and said to them, this is mama Uzomah I have been telling you. I really grateful for this.
- The last was having the opportunity to attend our annual convention for 2024 that took place at God's Will Akpabio international stadium Uyo Akwa Ibom state on December 20th to 22nd, 2024.
Things was so hard to me that I thought I couldn't make it with my children but to God be the glory, we all attended. My second Son surprised me. He cared for our feeding for that 3 days. What a blessing from God .
Good memories I took from 2024
Life can never be complete without food. I make sure I gave myself good treat. I didn't allow anxiety of life to put my back on the ground and I forgot the most important thing in life which is taking care of myself. Another good memory was that of a friend who came and stayed with us for 2 good weeks. It was really fun, encouraging and exciting. The last was the joy of receiving leadership award from my company when I didn't expect it. It an amazing time for me and my family.
Conclusion
I must say that all thanks goes to God who is making everything possible for his glory. Who am I to accomplish all this without him. I am grateful for his mercy, blessings, protection and many more. Also for the fact that he kept Hive blockchain up and running till today is a great blessing. I am grateful for that too.