TRULY, I AM THANKFUL By Pat Garcia @patgarcia.bsky.social #Women’sFiction #Romancereader @The IWSG #writingjourney @amwriting @rrbc-org.bsky.social @4rwisawriters.bsky.social #Bloghop @pat_garcia

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AS I LOOK BACK

I woke up this morning and looked at the frost covering my window to the sky. Yes, it was and still is cold, but I slept in a warm bed. Sleeping in a warm bed is one of the simple things in life that stirs up gratitude in my heart. It helps me realize that I live, breathe, and get everything I need from somebody much bigger than I, as Paul states in Acts, Chapter 17, verse 24, New International Version (NIV).

Over 2024, I sometimes forgot Him. Due to various problems that confronted me, I saw these problems as impossible to solve. My vision had to be corrected so that I could see Him working in my life for my good. He showed me what I didn’t see. 

My faith is what keeps me walking out my journey. I trust in God who has given me purpose, even when I sometimes don’t understand what He’s doing. He’s always working all things out for my good. 

As I look back over this year, I thank all of you who have read my short stories, especially my latest, THE POWER OF TOUCH. Thank you for your reviews and, most of all, for being readers who appreciate multicultural stories that present the different perspectives of living among the varied cultures we have in the world. 

Truly, I am thankful. 

Have a safe crossover into 2025, be safe, and rejoice because life is worth living.

Shalom shalom,

Pat Garcia

Author: patgarcia

Writer, Blogger, Poet, Singer, Musician

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  2. Sonia Dogra – A writer/poet/copyeditor/ex-educationist/mother/plant-lover/reader/yoga enthusiast/mountain girl/keen walker. There's not just one facet to me. I love responding to submission calls and sitting long hours and sometimes for days and months, working on a single poem or short story before turning it in. I enjoy the process of watching my writing go from a to b and then to z, and meandering on an unknown path before having a life of its own. I'm here to share my written pieces and random thoughts, read out poems that I love, and discover life through the lens of a writer.
    Sonia Dogra says:

    Hi Pat! Wish you a happy and kinder 2025. Reading your post I couldn’t help but thing how the simplest things in life like a cosy bed can mean so much.

  5. Linda Mims – Midwest, USA – Educator, Author, Blogger, and supporter of Independent Writers. One mystery novel, The Neon Houses, http://amzn.to/2kSqdPX. Find me on Twitter @boom_lyn.
    Linda Mims says:

    Hi, Pat! I’ve often felt my faith was my super power. Your post has reminded me of that. I am blessed with so many things, like a warm bed, that I forget how big these things are in the eyes of those with less. I will take gratefulness into 2025 with me. Wishing you a “safe crossover” as well!

  6. Patty Perrin – Florida – Author of Teen/YA SciFi Adventure and Inspirational Non-Fiction, I'm an avid reader, happily married to the love of my life, a mom and gramma and a light and salty follower of Jesus Christ. I grew up an Army Brat in Europe, had no television, and subsequently read books for entertainment in-between adventures that my parents never knew about. My TETRASPHERE series is one I would have loved reading as a teen, which is why I wrote it. I still enjoy the Teen/YA genre, along with SciFi, Fantasy, Time-Travel, some Romance, Mystery, and a few non-fiction categories. If it has print, I will read it. If I can squeeze it into my Kindle, I will read it. You can find out more at www.ptlperrin.org.
    Patty Perrin says:

    Hello, dear Pat.

    I love how you word your best wishes for the new year: “Have a safe crossover into 2025.” Each awakening is a crossover, isn’t it? May your faith in our Lord continue to increase as you walk with Him in 2025 and beyond. Truly, nothing is impossible, His love never ends, He is Lord over all dominions and principalities, and He will keep us safely in His arms as we navigate through this life into our true Home with Him. We know where our journey leads, and we have everything we need to get there.

    Praying for you and asking for extra special blessings for you in the new year!

    Love and blessings! Patty

  7. “Have a safe crossover into 2025,” my wish for you too, Pat!

  8. Thank you Patricia for allowing Him that is greater than you, bless you with a gift of love, joy and happiness in your writing. Your stories touches the heart and soul and give those of us that are single in this earthly world a feeling of hope knowing that we can all be loved and be treated like the kings and queens of this earth that we are and created to be.

    Please continue to let God use you through your gift of writing!

    Carolyn Shanks Hoyle

  9. Annette Rochelle Aben – Westland, MI – My life is ALL ABOUT being a COMMUNICATOR, so I write/publish books, (find my on Amazon) articles, essays, poetry, heck I love writing LETTERS. I am also a host/producer of internet radio shows; (find me on Blog Talk Radio) my own shows as well as shows that other people host. Since I was a little girl I have been a singer and fronted bands for years. People everywhere are wearing my jewelry and eating the food I create and sell. In my spare time I am a mentor/guide for others along their personal and professional paths. Thank you for joining me here and be sure to let me know what I can help YOU with!
    Annette Rochelle Aben says:

    Happy New Year, Pat!

  10. Stories by Karen – USA – Black began writing in 2010, combining imagination and experience to weave dramatic plots with believable characters in descriptive contemporary settings. She writes in a variety of genres, her character-driven storylines filled with adventure and drama in real-life situations. A four-legged character appears in most of her publications, a testament to her passion for animals. The author of novels, novelettes, and short stories, her books have received awards from Readers’ Favorite, Page Turner Awards, Literary Titan, International Impact, and KCT International Literary, along with accolades from Kirkus Reviews. Black lives in the United States with her husband, and two alien creatures disguised as cats. One of them, her muse, is rumored to be ET’s second cousin. The rumor, however, has not been confirmed.
    Karen Black says:

    Happy New Year, Pat!

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