This Christmas, I’m grateful for a God who kept me well.

This Christmas, I’m grateful for a God who gave me peace.

This Christmas, I’m grateful for a God who restored my will to live.

This Christmas, I’m grateful for a new job (through something which I didn’t think was possible, mind you).

This Christmas, I’m grateful for a new roof over my head.

This Christmas, I’m grateful for a new circle of friends and community in an unfamiliar place.

This Christmas, I’m grateful for a family who dropped everything when I was at my lowest.

This Christmas, I’m grateful for a family who sustained me through trying times.

This Christmas, I’m grateful for a family who helped found pathways where I thought there were none.

This Christmas, I’m grateful for this life.