My Gratitude letter: Have you ever thought of what you are greatful for despite the storms and struggles of life?

Have you ever thought of what you are greatful for despite the storms and struggles of life?

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV).

I have always wanted to write a thank you letter to everyone at once. You would  wonder why, but something in me just want to say thank you. This is what my heart wants to say.

Thank you God for the gift of life, for blessing me first with my parents and siblings. Now you have blessed me with a beautiful family of my own. Thank you that I was born in Cameroon and you have given me the opportunity to live in another country. Thank you lord for all the people you put along life's path in each season of my life. Thank you lord for the strength you give me each day to go through this life.

Thank you to my parents, for all that you have done for me and still doing. Thank you for bringing me up in a military style home. I hated it then, but now thankful for that up bringing. 

Thank you for teaching me how to be content in life and not want what I can't afford. To be appreciative, and to learn to say thank you. Thank you for not giving up on me. "I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind."(Ecclesiastes 1:14 NIV)

Thank you Florence Haugen, for being such a kind big sister. Although we fought a lot and I did things you did not like, you always called me and had my back at all time. Thank you for always cleaning up my vomit when I was sick. Sorry that I was not available when I had to be there for you. Thank you for putting up with me and for all the late night calls you get when I'm stressed up.

Thank you to my other siblings, for being a part of my life. God knows why he put us as a family and I'm very thankful for all the support you give me.

Thank you grandma Njuamboh, for spoiling me with the love of a grand mother. For all the laughter we had throughout the years. I always look forward to meeting with you.

Thank you sister Patience for being a sister and mother to me. For all your advice and lots of laughter.

Thank you Ade Marcus, for all your help and encouraging words throughout  the years. One of the things I appreciate most about you is, staying on the phone with me when I left work, making sure I got home safe when I was single. Thank you Marcus for being the big brother. Thank you to all my other cousins for being there for me.

Thank you to all my teachers throughout my years in school. For taking your time in pouring out knowledge and encouraging to study. May God bless you as you continue to bless others through such a difficult task.

Thank you to all my classmates, and the so many that stayed close friends with me. Thank you for putting up with my sometimes difficult self. Sorry if I ever hurt anyone of you.

Thank you to my high school friends for supporting me, and each other all the time through life's journey.

Thank you to my church members for being my family. Thank you for all the prayers towards my family and for always being there for us.  Thank you Kay Gramm for taking the time to listen to me and standing by my side. You are such a great mentor and I can't thank God enough for you. Thank you Cyndi Leamon for being such a good role model and mentor to me. 

Thank you Jacki Lacher for listening when I needed to pour out my heart. Thank you Gerry Ingle for loving us like your own. Njuamboh says you are the white grandma :-). Thank you to my small group for becoming close family. "Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it." (1 Corinthians 12:27 NIV)

Thank you Antoinette Yongbang, for all you did to me and my family when I had my girls. You were God sent and there is no doubt in that. We hate that you moved, but love that your family is together in place. Love you sista!

Thank you Kendra Laidig, for loving my kids and us. You are such a blessing  to my family in so many ways. Thank you for always noticing my absence and checking on me.

Thank you Linda Yuh, for accepting to leave with a stranger when I first came here. Forgive me for all I did wrong as a 21year old, God will bless your kindness. Thank you Asheri Mainsah for taking me as roommate and teaching me how to braid. Thank you to all the friends at Grambling for helping me around when I first arrived.

Thank you uncle Suh Fobujong for putting up with me for 10 months. For giving me shelter and food and driving me around to look for a job. Thank you to all the friends in Baltimore for giving me a ride when I needed.

Thank you Catherine Mbi, for accepting me to leave with you. Although things did not turn out well as planned, I'm still thankful for your help and sorry if I hurt you in any way. Thank you Terence and Janet Atang for teaching me how to drive and helping me while in Chicago. Sorry if I wronged you in anyway.

Thank you Aunti Immaculate, for taking me in when I was homeless. Not having a place to leave was not a good feeling. You took me like your own and helped me to stand on my feet. You helped me buy my first car and made me independent. Thanks for putting up with all my bad behavior and sorry if I wronged you in any way.

Thank you Belinda Miamo and Irene Kangai, for being my sisters here in America. Thanks for always being there for me at any given time. My kids love you both and so do we.

Thank you to Marla Peak, for all you do at your gym. Training us to keep our bodies healthy and strong. Also, for providing a faith time for devotions after training. Thank you for allowing good friendship bonds at Faith and Fitness. To all my workout friends, I say thank you for encouraging me as we laugh our way to healthiness.

Thank you Eurykah Ndumu for encourage to start this blog. God had placed this in my heart but I was lazy giving all the excuses. You insisted that it would be a good idea. A little human push goes a long way. Thank you for being a sister's keeper!

Last but not the least, thank you to you reading this letter. My prayer for you is that God should shine his light on your every path. May you come to know God personally through your constant communication with him. 

"Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded."(James 4:7, 8 NIV)

Thank you Linus Akamangwa, for being such a loving husband and the best dad our kids will ever have. I'm blessed to call you my husband and the spiritual leader of our family. You are such a hard worker! Thank you for putting up with me daily. I thank God for you each day and my prayer is for God to continue to make us stronger through the storms of life.