A season of thanks
As weird as it may sound, I am thankful for the inconveniences the year brought me. Each one taught me something new, sparked new passions, inspired me to help others, helped me grow, and even put into perspective how important the small things in life are. Rather than getting stuck on everything that went wrong in 2020, I’m choosing to not let my pain go to waste.
As weird as it may sound, I am thankful for the inconveniences the year brought me. Each one taught me something new, sparked new passions, inspired me to help others, helped me grow, and even put into perspective how important the small things in life are. Rather than getting stuck on everything that went wrong in 2020, I’m choosing to not let my pain go to waste.
“Cooper and I are both most thankful for the Lord being our provider during this time. This year has brought so many different blessings and trials. Yet the Lord continues us not only with marriage between the both of us, as well as a house over our heads, food on the table, and just His constant provision throughout this season of life when we weren’t prepared for anything that COVID threw us,” said Haley Cooper, wife of Scott Cooper, associate director and associate pastor of the Wesley Foundation at West Texas A&M.
“God is the source of everything and has given us the opportunity to experience life, so firstly I’m thankful of God. Secondly, I’m thankful of my Family and Friends that no matter what love me and support me,” said Aditya Jagdale, a junior computer information systems major.
“I am most thankful for my family and friends,” said Celeb Crum, a junior media communications major.
“My little brother is a senior football player at my hometown and this year I am most thankful for him being able to complete his football season without interruptions due to COVID and my family has been able to stay safe and healthy,” said Ekatarina Fuentes, a junior ag communication major.
“I am most grateful for family, close friends, and the Wesley, the place where I can grow in my relationship with God,” said Kayla Richardson, a sophomore music technology major.
“What am I most grateful for? Well, I have to say my family. That may sound cliche, but this year I have needed their guidance and support more than ever. I think family has become invaluable to have during a pandemic. Having them there to rely on during such trying times has helped myself and I’m sure many others get through any challenges brought forth from this year. My family was always there for me throughout my life, and have supported me going to college and figuring out life and a million other things that I couldn’t give enough thanks to cover their kindness and generosity. So I owe a lot to them, I wouldn’t be where I am today without their help,” said Clayton Parker, a junior theatre performance major.
“I am most grateful for the health of myself and my family, for the farm my husband and I just bought and all of our animals, and getting to graduate in December,” said Rachelle Mandeville, a senior agricultural media and communications major.
“I am most grateful for my friends and my family who have supported me. most of all I am grateful for my professor who has guided me and is very passionate about my improvement,” said Stephanie Wong, a masters student in music performance.
“I am most thankful for my family and my friends and Mr. and Mrs. Thompson who are like my parents,” Kharma Khoski, a freshman nursing major, said
The year 2020 brought about many events that left the world feeling broken. COVID-19 swept through the nations and continues to affect daily lives. Wildfires broke out in Australia and California, police brutality and racial injustices were brought to light more than ever, many well known celebrities passed away, the election seemed to cause more tension than ever, and through it all many felt alone and hopeless due to isolation. With so much wrong going on in the world, it’s easy to focus on the negative. However, 2020 did have it’s upsides. With so much of our lives slowed down, people have been able to get back into old passions, or try new hobbies, and even have been given the opportunity to be around family. I have learned that choosing to be grateful when things around you seem to be falling apart drastically changes your state of mind, as well as your foundation of abundance. With Thanksgiving season upon us, let’s choose to recognize all that there is to be grateful for.
My name is Skylerr Patterson. I am a junior, broadcast journalism major from Electra, TX. I want to become a traveling journalist after I earn my degree....
My name is Skylerr Patterson. I am a junior, broadcast journalism major from Electra, TX. I want to become a traveling journalist after I earn my degree....
