What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year?

Learn to count your blessings.

I was so caught up in the process of negotiating life’s immediate necessities that listing my gratitude in the previous year seemed unimportant until the Daily Prompt question. What beneficial event has occurred in my life over the last year? Even as I write, I want to express in brief things that have become not only pleasant but also valuable in my life over time, which was initially stressful.

Not all storms are intended to damage your life; some are there to clear your path. Being a real and present father and spouse has been the most difficult and valuable assignment in my life during the last year. Having administered parenting obligations from a distance, I was unaware of the immediate responsibilities and pressures that come with experience, as well as the advantages; at first, it appears unattainable, but joy comes from patience and experience. 

Also seeing my writing habit has come alive all this time. As someone who appreciates writing, I’ve seen my interests and works emerge from the daily prompts and questions. I never believed I’d be able to keep up my writing habit, even as I compose these words in response to their question. Writing has become a part of my life, and I enjoy it more when it is watched, read, and appreciated by people worldwide. Grateful for family, friends, and, more especially, life and good health that other blessings revolve around. The past year has taught me to count my blessings even in the face of adversity since they bring about growth and happiness.