Celebrating Thankfulness in the Garden...

Here I am planting another blog post. I found that today of all days, would be a perfect time to do so. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays and one I feel gets swept under the rug. I'm going to change that, at least for myself this year. Let me expound in the next paragraph.

This year has been a whirlwind of activities. I feel blessed in so many ways. I accomplished things that at the onset thought would be impossible. When I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis over 34 years ago, I thought my working days would be over in a matter of months. I was encouraged by my first rheumatologist to go on disability and have my husband take care of me. By the way, that husband never showed up. He did not know me at all. He wanted me to essentially give up. As hard as it was those first few months, that was not going to be an option. Fast forward to this year, I was honored at our annual recognition banquet celebrating 36 years of service with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. What a nice surprise!

This year did not come with its challenges. As you know from my last planted blog post if you are my regular readers, at the end of May I found out that I would have to start looking for a different place to live. I had been residing at that place for 33 years. That's a long time! I had become comfortable and the thought of even beginning this journey seemed insurmountable. It also started to become a little exciting to know that at the end, it would all work out. That's at least, what I kept telling myself. 

I won't go into detail, as I shared that in my last planted blog post. I've been here now almost 3 months and it's starting to feel like home. I have tried to make this place my own sanctuary to enjoy and be proud of what has been accomplished in the little amount of time that I've been living here.

In the midst of all of this, I celebrated another chance of life with my 17th Craniversary on September 8th. Every year I try to make this a special time to reflect on what happened and everything that I managed to accomplish despite all of the challenges that have come along with being a brain tumor survivor.  This whole experience with moving was a bit more challenging because of that fact, but I powered thru it, because I had no other choice. I'm proud of that fact and if that comes across as bragging, so be it. I'm thankful that I had the strength to accomplish all that came along in this journey. 

I want to leave you with a gallery of items that I have displayed in my new place. When I was editor of the CreakyJoints Poet's Corner (and Artists too) I had an issue titled; "A Gallery of Talents" that's what inspired me to share this with my readers. 

I'm thankful for everyone who helped me on this journey of moving to a new place. As one of my coworkers shares with me all of the time; "Good friends are priceless" I couldn't agree more with that statement.

Enjoy the gallery and until next time, keep blooming. Happy Thanksgiving! 

❤️ Brenda 





                      A housewarming gift from my girlfriend, who I'm so grateful to have in my life. 

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  1. AnonymousDecember 02, 2025

    Wonderful so glad you are settling in and it's starting to feel like home despite the challenges you've had quite the journey but I'm glad you've come through and made it to your new home and that you were honoured for your service job well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼#proudmoments well deserved xo.

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  2. Brenda KleinsasserDecember 02, 2025

    Thank you for the kind words. ❤️

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