I’m grateful for my life via /r/gratitude

I turned 31 last month, and I didn’t know I was going to make it. Diagnosed with a rare cancer out of nowhere a month before my 30th birthday a year prior. I have so much to be grateful for.

I’m so grateful for what I have creates an inner stillness in me at times. True awe and speechlessness. A sort of ache of happiness that deepens my heart and makes my jaw ache.

My partner of 9 years has been my rock.
My mom is a fucking G navigating all the medical obstacles.
My sister cooking healthy meals.
My brother is about to donate his liver to me in a month.
My father keeping my mom from falling apart.
My sister in law supporting my brother.
My nephews strength in supporting his dad and his aunt.
My work entity being the most generous and supportive beyond anything I could ever imagined.
My coworkers donating time and money into making life easier for me and my family.
The out pouring of love from strangers.
The prayers.
The notes.
My friends helping me organize my life.
Everyone carrying me as I broke down from fear.
God and spirituality entering my life.
My ancestors, saints and animals guiding me through this experience.
My higher self breaking through the noise of this illness.
The home I have.
The body I have.
My eyes that still see.
And tongue that still tastes.
The light that pokes through the darkness, even the most fear stricken times causing a ray of hope to widen and warm my heart.
Kindness from strangers.
Birdsong.
My 93 y/o grandma who is a force and a strong guide in my life.
The encouragement and positivity from strangers as conduits of hope and possibility.
Anyone who takes care of someone who is ill, or anyone who is ill and manages to smile and be kind to others.
Animals, all.
The sun.

Thanks Reddit for being my first public outlet to express my overflowing gratitude I have for everyday I can feel some moment of peace, laughter. Even the days I don’t.

Grant me the strength to pass it on to others.
-M