Beyond Grateful Quotes Novels & Stories

“Thank you, everyone.” Ngumiti siya habang pinagmamasdan ang mga bisita. “Honestly, I didn’t expect this many people to come tonight.” Natawa ang mga tao. “But I’m grateful. Thank you for celebrating another year of my life with me.” Tumingin siya sa kanyang ina. “Thank you, Mom.” Napangiti si Celeste. “And to everyone who has been part of my journey…” Saglit siyang tumingin kay Eliana.

Marahan niyang hinaplos ang pisngi ng pinsan at pinilit ang sariling ngumiti sa gitna ng mga luha niya. “I’ll be okay. But thank you, as always, palagi mo akong iniisip. I will never forget everything that you have done for me, cousin dear. I know I never showed you or even told you this, but I want you to know that even though my life was not easy, it became bearable because I have you beside me. Thank you for everything”.

The truth is, it’s a cruel world out there. “People will do more for you with a simple thank you.” Kapag ganito siyang makipag-usap, pakiramdam ko ay magkasing-edad kami. And although I don’t share the same views because I’ve been burned before, may sense naman ang sinasabi niya sa akin.

Ang mga salita nila na humaplos sa aking puso, parang isang malambot na kamay na unti-unting nagbubura sa lahat ng lamig at lungkot na matagal kong nadama. Hindi ko maiwasan na maging emosyonal sa kanilang mga salita. Kahit na marami akong pinagdaanan, nagpapasalamat pa rin ako na may mga tao na nagmamahal sa akin at laging nariyan para sa akin. They comforted me, they healed me, and they helped me get back to my feet. They made me strong again. Lalo na ang mahal kong si Azi at Aaron, na patuloy na nagbibigay sa akin ng lakas at dahilan para harapin ang bawat araw. “Thank you…” I smiled, my lips trembling slightly as I spoke, feeling the weight of gratitude and love. “For staying by my side

Sabi ko, tahimik pa rin ang mga tao pero naramdaman ko ang marahang paghaplos ng asawa ko sa likod ko. "I know it's years late. Maybe hindi mo na rin ako natatandaan sa tagal na nangyari pero gusto kong magpasalamat sayo. Salamat at niligtas mo ako nung gabing yun. Thank you for risking your life. I may not remember your face but I am thankful that you saved me. Kung saan ka man naroroon ngayon Kuya, hindi man ako personal na makapagpasalamat sayo pero gusto ko pa ring sabihin sayong maraming maraming salamat. Sana dadami pa po ang mga taong tulad mo."

With everything that's happening to my life right now, there's one person I should be thankful of for it. 'Thank you God for everything.'

Hindi pa naman ako nakapag search kagabi ng something motivational and inspiring quote puro cheesy pick-up lines lang. Buti na lang at nakita ko 'yong quotes for life na nakadikit sa pader. Hindi ko pinahalata na binabasa ko 'yon at dahil do'n, pinuri nila ako kahit na medyo nandaya ako kaya umamin na lang ako at natawa sila. "Pero if words of wisdom para kay Jaq..." this time, I really think hard to form words that could satisfy him to keep living. "Nothing is permanent in this wicked world. Not even our troubles. Kaya cheer up, Jaq. God doesn't give us what we can handle, God helps us handle what we are given." I said straight into his eyes then gave him a bright smile after.

I just hope that he knows his limitation. It's my birthday today, madami ang nakita kong bumati sa'kin habang naglalakad ako. Panay ang ngiti at pagsabi ko ng 'thank you'. Nahihiya ako dahil hindi ko naman alam ang gagawin ko, but I appreciated their greetings.

“H-Hindi ko alam kung anong nangyari. B-But I'm thankful... T-Thank you for being alive... My baby” “T-Thank you for being alive too. I missed you so much, M-Mom.” ***

Baka hindi ko rin nakilala sina Ruan sa paraan na kung paano ko sila nakikila ngayon at kung sino sila sa akin ngayin. Kahit nagbago na ang buhay ko, I'll still be bringing my past with me. I am moving forward, stronger, wiser, more grateful than ever before. I had found my place in the world, and I was determined to cherish every moment, every blessing, every opportunity. I closed my eyes, a sense of profound gratitude washing over me, a feeling of contentment that transcended the challenges I had overcome, the blessings I had received. I was lucky, very lucky, and I was determined to make the most of it.