Nevertheless, thank you 2023 [ENG-SPA]
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NKJV1960).
"In everything give thanks, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
The year 2023 gave me some unwelcome surprises, but those surprises allowed me to know things that I am now confident, capable of and have learned over the years that I should give thanks in all things.
What seemed to be a normal year turned out to be the year of my mother's death on January 31, who we thought would die many years later, but no, in addition to the pain that every death usually causes, there were some family differences that shook me and made me angry, but at the same time allowed me to grow and learn a lot.
Becoming from one moment to the next the lady of the house was something that terrified me, but as the days went by I realized that I was prepared for it and that although the two great women who raised me were no longer there, they taught me much more than I myself had wanted to accept, besides the fact that I have good neighbors who loved them and love me, who were with me supporting me during those first months.
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So, as you can see, in the midst of tribulation, pain, fear, and more I gave and give thanks because I was not and am not alone. God was and is with me at all times and many of the sisters in the church where my grandmother and mother were members supported me, I felt that wonderful love.
On the other hand, my mother's death not only affected her daughters and grandchildren, the cats also felt it, I thought Kapuy could leave, he was two days very sad and without eating and her cat Manchita the same, but then in theory they recovered, I say in theory because a few months ago my mother's cat who was of advanced age got sick she could not raise her head she could not do one or two, she got stressed and I had to make a decision thinking that Manchita deserved to rest, but it was not easy to do it.
As if this couple of absences were not enough, on December 11, after suffering and agonizing, my beloved kitten Akiles, who was also very attached to my mother and since he left he began to crumble little by little, he spent months fighting against various diseases and his immune system collapsed, it was terrible for me to see him leave, but I was with him until the end and that is my consolation.
But even with all this loss and pain, there was no lack of love, food, money to pay the bills, laughter and the knowledge that everything my grandmother and mother taught me is here, plus the love of both of them and my kitties that I still feel present at times.
In short, 2023 was a year that showed me how sensitive and strong I can be, that I am not alone and that I can achieve goals at the last minute, because I managed to acquire a new kitchen and for all this I am thankful. Thus ends my participation in the Ladies of the Hive Community Contest #167
1.ª Tesalonicenses 5:18 (RVR1960).
“Dad gracias en todo, porque esta es la voluntad de Dios para con vosotros en Cristo Jesús.”
El año 2023 me dio algunas sorpresas nada gratas, pero esas sorpresas me permitieron conocer cosas de las que ahora estoy segura, soy capaz y he aprendido a largo de los años que debo dar gracias en todo momento.
Lo que pareció ser un año normal resultó ser el de la muerte de mi madre, el 31 de enero, quien creímos moriría muchos años después, pero no, además del dolor que toda muerte suele ocasionar, se presentaron algunas diferencias familiares que me estremecieron y enojaron, pero que al mismo tiempo me permitieron crecer y aprender mucho.
Convertirme de un momento a otro en la señora de la casa fue algo que me dio terror, pero con el pasar de los días me di cuenta de que estaba preparada para ello y de que aunque las dos grandes mujeres que me criaron ya no estaban me enseñaron mucho más de lo que yo misma había querido aceptar, además de que tengo buenos vecinos que les amaban y me aman, los cuales estuvieron conmigo apoyándome durante esos primeros meses.
Así que, como pueden ver, en medio de la tributación, del dolor, del miedo, y más di y doy gracias porque no estuve ni estoy sola. Dios estuvo y está conmigo en todo momento y muchas de las hermanas de la iglesia en las que mi abuela y mi madre fueron miembros me apoyaron, sentí ese amor maravilloso.
Por otro lado, la muerte de mi madre no solo afecto a sus hijas y nietos, los gatos también la sintieron, creí que Kapuy podría partir, estuvo dos días muy triste y sin comer y su gata Manchita igual, pero luego en teoría se recuperaron, digo en teoría porque hace unos meses la gata de mi madre que era de avanzada edad se enfermó no podía levantar su cabeza no podía hacer del uno o del dos, se estresó y me toco tomar una decisión pensando en que Manchita merecía descansar, pero no fue fácil hacerlo.
Como si este par de ausencias ya no bastaran, el 11 de diciembre, tras sufrir y agonizar, partió mi querido gatito Akiles, quien también era muy apegado a mi madre y desde que partió comenzó a desmoronarse poco a poco, paso meses luchando contra diversas enfermedades y su sistema inmune colapso, fue terrible para mí verlo partir, pero estuve con él hasta el final y ese es mi consuelo.
Pero aun con todas estas pérdidas y dolor, no faltó el amor, el alimento, el dinero para pagar las cuentas, las risas y el saber que todo lo que me enseñaron mi abuela y mi madre está aquí, además del amor de las dos y de mis mininos a los que todavía en ocasiones siento presentes.
En resumen, el 2023 fue un año que me mostró lo sensible y fuerte que puedo ser, que no estoy sola y que puedo lograr metas en el último minuto, pues logré adquirir una cocina nueva y por todo ello doy gracias. Así termina mi participación en el Concurso Comunitario Damas de la Colmena #167
!LADY
It is hard to lose a mother; I've been there as well. It's hard to lose your pets (especially for me too, kitties) as they are very much a part of the family. It is very apparent to me that you rely on God's strength, as it should be, and He will never fail you! Having a supportive church family is very important as well. You are a strong lady! Take care and many blessings to you in the new year!🤗💜 !LADY
That's right I trust God, He has never failed me and I know He never will, thank you for fully identifying with my situation, a hug and have an excellent 2024 in the company of Almighty God.
You are most welcome, and thank you! Take care!🤗💜
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In the year 2023, I lost my mom too. It's so painful and until now it feels like happened yesterday. But we have to move forward, because her love and sacrifices made us strong.
Let's keep the faith and be strong always. God bless you 🥰
Just as you said, I think they prepared us for their absence, my grandmother always told me that the only sure thing after birth is death and to have the certainty that we will see them again is a blessing and joy, a hug from Venezuela.