Gratitude for Being – A Poem
November is a month of Thanksgiving. This is a post in response to Stevie Turner’s Share Your Story – November.
When I taught second grade twenty-five years ago, there was a boy with purple lips in my class. Hector’s mother told me he had a hole in his heart, a ventricular septal defect (VSD) which is the most common heart birth defect. The ventricular septum is the wall that separates the left and right lower chambers of the heart. If there is a hole in the wall between the two ventricles, it is a ventricular septal defect (VSD).
Hector’s mom didn’t expect him to live for a long time and had never made him study hard. He was a happy boy, ran as fast as any boys and girls on the playground and took part in all the learning activities. I treated him with no difference than any other students.
Years later, I met his mom in a restaurant and learned that Hector was in high school. It made me feel good to hear he continued to live with a heart defect.
The inspiration for having Hector in my class was that it is a miracle to be born with the intact features of the body.
Gratitude for Being
From ashes and dust of the earth,
beautifully and wonderfully
we are made.
The Showers of Blessings 
Beautifully expressed!! ❤
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Thank you for reading and you kind words!! ❤
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I loved the inspiration of the poem Miriam and the story was so touch. Nice to hear about happy endings. ❤
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Yes, I was so happy to meet Hector’s mom years later. ❤
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Beautiful Miriam ❤
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Thank you, Debby. ❤
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I love the acceptance and tranquility in this, Miriam.
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Thank you, Rob! I know how delicate life is and nothing is to be taken for granted. A appreciate your comment. My daughter, son-in-law and my granddaughter was here for the holiday. Just looking at my 14 months old grand baby, I’m very grateful. Have a wonderful holidays with your partner and take care of yourself.
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I am happy for you Miriam.
I look forward to an end of the fires and the departure of this of smoke and ash that shrouds San Francisco.
Regardless of that, I know that am blessed to be safe and loved.
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The fire has been terrible and many of my friends are affected. Good to hear that you’re safe and loved!
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Some of my family members lost property, I think. I’m still not sure. Everyone is safe, though. Thanks Miriam.
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Sorry to hear that, Rob. It’s stressful to lose son’s home and personal property. At this point, safety is what we’re thankful for.
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Yes, Miriam. What’s important is that they’re safe.
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Yes, exactly, Rob. as long as we have life, we can survive and blossom again.
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Thank you for submitting this lovely poem.
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You’re welcome, Stevie. A perfect month for me to do it!
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A beautiful reminder Miriam. We all have so much to be thankful for…
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Yes, we do,Brigid. Thank you. I’ll do my voting for you today!
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Thank you. 🌼
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You’re welcome. Do it this evening. I’m going to my poetry group in a few moments. 🙂
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A beautiful and uplifting November share! ❤ Thanks Miriam and Stevie.
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Thank you very much, Bette. I joined the RRBC, thank you for bringing it to my attention. I’ll have a book signing at church the next two Sundays. ❤
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What a heartwarming post Miriam. Indeed each day is a gift. Thank you for this sentiment of gratitude here. xx
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You’re welcome. Thank you so much for reading, Miriam. Yes, every day is a gift with no assumption. ❤ xox
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So beautiful poem Miriam!!!
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Thank you, Paulo for reading, much appreciated!!
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Beautiful story Miriam. Being grateful for being born in good health body/mind is something to be grateful for.
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Yes, it’s very true, Hélène. I’m so grateful for my family. Seeing my granddaughter being born healthy brought tears into my eyes! ❤
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We have been very blessed! Too often we simply take it for granted!
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It’s so true, Dwight. We don’t think about that until something bring us home!
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