Today is Rosh Hodesh Nissan, the beginning of the Hebrew month of Nissan, considered by some to be the most important of the months. It is a day of joyous song and praise to God. Even with and through all the big and scary stuff that's going on with me right now, I forced myself to make a simple lists of ten things for which I can thank God. I thought it might be nice to post it publicly, as inspiration to anyone who thinks he/she cannot thank God. It is possible!
The List:
- Good, close, dependable friends
- My Judaism and my faith in God--they really pull me through
- God and God's presence in the world
- Inspirational/comforting music
- The Conservative Rabbi at school (I have a very close relationship with her), and also the rabbinic intern
- Understanding professors who are willing to work with me
- Sunshine and rainbows
- My college--it's treating me well!
- Holidays and meaningful life-cycle events
- This list--I shall refer back to it in future
And closing with a picture of my "Jacob," and whispered prayers for good nutrition and healthcare, kind orphanage workers, and that he may know the love and caring of God--that God may stand in for his Mommy and Daddy--while he waits:
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