By Patricia Lee, Destinites
The holidays mean many different things to many different people. It’s not always a happy time of year. However, no matter who you are or what all has happened over the past year, you can find at least one thing for which to be happy. I would like to share with you some of the responses by our locals in our Destinites Facebook group. As for me, I am happy that the good Lord worked it out so that I may be the one to help take care of my Daddy who is in the last stages of Alzheimer’s disease. I am blessed and honored to take care of this incredible man who raised and took care of me for many years.
Here are some responses from our locals:
1. “Thankful for OCSO and our local EMT’s for protecting our lives and always being where needed.”
2. “Thankful to have not lost my oldest son earlier this year from sepsis. Didn’t know if he would be here to celebrate. Still struggling but not like he was to survive.”
3. “I’m Thankful we made the move here almost two years ago to Beautiful Destin. Thankful there are gifts even in our difficult times…My father-in-law passed away from Alzheimer’s a few years back. Family really came together for him, showed him dignity and love, and love and respect for each other. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family. Reach out if you need someone to talk to.”
4. “I am so grateful that my chronically ill husband has been feeling well enough to get out and about for the last couple of months.”
5. “I am thankful my husband survived three strokes in Dec. 2021. Still recovering but grateful to be alive. Moved to Destin to be with family and not be alone in this journey of healing.”
6. “I’m thankful that my wife was able to recovery from breast cancer and today is cancer free! Praise the Lord!”
7. “I am truly grateful that my family and I were able to make a change and live with you Destinites!”
8. “I’m thankful for the Gardiner scholarship! It has made it possible for our special needs twins to go to the perfect school for them (South Walton Academy) and has literally changed our lives!”
9. “I am thankful for the Angels, you being one Patricia Lee, on earth the Lord sends my way to encourage me to persevere in this life through their own testimonies.”
10. “I am thankful to be alive to read all of these!”
Just reading some of those comments makes me ashamed to ever complain about anything. Remember, happiness is a choice. One of the best ways to make yourself happy when you are down is to help others. I am nothing if I am not helping someone else in some way, form or fashion. We should all be focused on encouraging each other, building each other up and being supportive. Go out there and be that for someone today!
Happy Holidays to all! If you live in the Destin or close surrounding area, I invite you to join our local’s group at Facebook.com/groups/Destinites with 7,000-plus members. It is an active, friendly, and welcoming community place, no drama zone. We are there to help each other, discover community happenings, make new friends and have a laugh or two. Anyone may sign up for our monthly newsletter at Destinites.com. Also, local businesses listed in our website local directory may advertise in our locals Facebook group.
Author: Patricia Lee, Owner, Destinites.com, Destinites, Inc. & TM, Facebook.com/groups/Destinites Est: Oct 2018
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