Thank You.

I’ve mentioned before that the Thanksgiving season has never been the same for me ever since the passing of my dad three years ago. I choose to not be around people during that time and enjoy just being alone for the holiday. This year, I decided I shouldn’t be so selfish, so I spent the day with a relative who also lives alone and took some turkey breast and a couple of sides. I was reminded to be thankful not just during this season, but every day. I need to be more mindful of giving thanks upon waking up for having the breath of life, my health, and for my family and friends. To be thankful for my job instead of complaining that it’s not my ideal situation. To be grateful for the roof over my head that I’ve been blessed with to make my own home.

I recently purchased a futon for the guest room, and online it looked perfect, and it was the right price and within my budget. I also had to consider that I was going to have to pay an additional fee to have it assembled. After seeing it put together, I realized it wasn’t what I had expected, and I immediately saw the issues and began to feel uneasy about the purchase. I even went to Walmart and purchased a mattress topper in hopes I could make it work. Much to my dismay, the mattress topper is too big and literally hangs off quite a bit. So, now I need to go back and return the mattress topper for a smaller size. In the midst of this, I began to contemplate whether I should return it and how much of a hassle it would be. This evening, I got to the Walmart website and initiated a chat session and explained to the agent my situation, and inquired if I did a return, if it would be picked up. The catch was that the contractor who put it together took the box it came in. Well, the agent placed me on hold in the chat for a while as he consulted with a supervisor. He reported to me that they authorized a full refund, which included the purchase and the assembly fee, and that it wasn’t necessary to return the futon. I was beyond shocked and amazed at the service Walmart provided to me.

I have been going back and forth with guilt because I didn’t realize the actual layout of the bed portion of the futon before I purchased it, and I feared that I had made a mistake. I paid for this item that I’m not happy with, and I don’t know how to fix it. I’ve been stressed because I need to have something in the guest room before my family comes to stay in a couple of weeks. It has been a bit overwhelming, so after having the chat with Walmart, I felt so much more at ease and realized there is no need to waste any more energy stressing over this. Everything will be okay, and it will work out.

There is a scripture in the Bible that is one of my favorites, 1 Peter 5:7: “Cast all your anxiety on Him because he cares for you.” I just need to learn to release all of my guilt, worries, and fears to God and instead give thanks to Him for all he has done for me, and be thankful that He continues to show His love, goodness, and mercy upon me.

Thank You, Lord.