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    Home » Precious Diary

    PUBLISHED: Nov 26, 2018 · UPDATED: Nov 27, 2018 by Precious · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

    BUT I CHOOSE TO BE THANKFUL

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    But I choose to be thankful...

    I could sit here complaining about how hard it is to carry a baby, the toll pregnancy takes on my body and having to pee a million times in a day. But I choose to rather be grateful for the chance to be pregnant. I'm grateful for the opportunity to carry life inside of me, the chance to bring a human being into this world and the privilege to nurture them.

    I could complain about how hard it is to feed a family of five, day in day out making sure there is breakfast, lunch, and dinner and no one dies of hunger. But I choose to be thankful that we have food available or the resources to make food available.

    I could sit here complaining about how hard it is to blog, to create content take pictures, learn photography, videography and lots of other things I do not want to learn. But I am so thankful that from my little corner in my home, I am able to reach people all over the world, giving to them and inspiring them.

    I could sit here complaining about how hard motherhood is. How hard it is to raise kids. But I am thankful for the chance to watch my babies grow. I am thankful that even as I raise them, I learn so much and grow.

    I could sit here complaining about how hard marriage could be. How the two becoming one could be such a complex process. But I am thankful for all the wonderful things that marriage offers. I am thankful that I get to walk on this wonderful journey with Mr. N.

    I could sit here complaining about how much I miss my family and friends who are miles and miles away from me. But I am thankful that with the internet, mobile phones. social media I get to connect with them and somehow still do life with them.

    I could sit here complaining about all the tasks I have ahead of me. But I am so thankful that I am alive. I am so thankful that I can breathe. I am so thankful that I have the ability to do things and I have so thankful that I do not get to eat the bread of idleness.

    I could complain about a lot of things but I choose gratitude over grumbling. I choose thankfulness over worry. I choose to look on the bright side instead of the dark side. And as I continue to thank, it heals me in more ways than I can imagine. There's always something to be thankful for.

    I am thankful for all that defines my life right now. I want to cultivate the attitude of being thankful even in unusual situations. I want my heart to be filled with thankfulness and positivity.

    I am thankful for you reading this. Be sure to take some time to reflect on the things you are thankful for today. If possible, write them down and read them to yourself. Thankfulness makes you whole.

    Fufu and vegetable

    And yes, I am so thankful for food. Good soul food that makes life worth living. And I'm grateful that I get to make so much delicious food in my kitchen.

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    Welcome to my core! I am Precious Nkeih, the recipe developer and writer right here on my blog, Precious Core. My goal is to show you insanely delicious recipes you can replicate in your kitchen. And I love to tell stories too. Hope you find recipes here that will make cooking easier for you! Check me out on YouTube at YouTube.com/PreciousKitchen.

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    1. Cindy says

      December 02, 2018 at 6:20 pm

      I was a terrible cook when I married my husband. But because of you it is better. Thank you. Please continue changing people's lives

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      • Precious says

        December 05, 2018 at 5:09 pm

        This warms my heart, Cindy. Thank you so much for taking out time to let me know.

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    2. Stella says

      December 07, 2018 at 10:18 am

      Hey Precious, thanks for the beautiful post. I needed this reminder. I love the way you've captured it plus; I'm a believer, mom, wife, and I live abroad so I can relate:) be blessed as you do life!! And may we always, always, be grateful.

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      • Precious says

        December 07, 2018 at 4:34 pm

        Thank you so much, Stella! We must always be grateful indeed. Blessings to you.

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    3. Lucella says

      December 16, 2018 at 4:42 pm

      Beautiful message! Thank you

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      • Precious says

        December 24, 2018 at 3:21 pm

        Glad you love it, Lucella!

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    4. Esther says

      January 02, 2019 at 12:35 pm

      I‘m thankful to God for making me to come across your blogs for the first time.It really helped me to mend some issues btw my hubby and I yesterday.Thank you Presh.

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    5. Pearl says

      January 22, 2019 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks Precious. I am a working mom but every saturday i try one of your recipe and my family is so happy. Be blessed for making us so happy. I loved your famous pap recipe !!! Its great for us abroad. Taste so good.

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      • Precious says

        February 05, 2019 at 6:41 pm

        This makes me so happy, Pearl. Thanks for taking out time to let me know.

        Reply

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