Being Thankful

There is just so much to be thankful for in my life that I hate to even start trying to make a list. I mean, there's the biggies, like health, a loving husband, my family, a home, etc. And then there's simple, obvious stuff that we take for granted, right, like electricity and music on the radio, etc.

So that leaves me kinda unsure of where to start. I guess I'll just make a list, and you must know this list is so totally non-inclusive. If something is absent from the list, but present in my life, please don't think this list is some declaration of my unthankfulness of said item!

Here goes.....I am thankful FOR:

• my husband, Jeff
• my kids, Drake and Avery
• my brothers, their spouses and children
• my niece (little sister) Amber...she gets a line of her own
• my Dad and the way our relationship has evolved since my Mom died
• my girlfriends
• my neighborhood...Spring Arbor PRIVATE baby!
• my home and my yard
• my swagger wagon
• my health
• my commitment to a healthier me, and the results that I've seen thus far
• compliments (very closely related to above item!)
• jeans that fit....I mean REALLY fit
• technology...I LOVE me some technology kids
• being able to cook a good meal
• compliments (very closely related to above item!)
• being able to help others
• blogging and readers who leave comments about my blog
• photographs
• comfort and stability
• chaos and insanity
• a warm house and a warm bed
• a fridge full of food in the house and another one full of booze in the garage
• feeling comfortable enough with who I am to be able to say what I mean and mean what I say
• being able to talk to a friend and vent or complain and feel better when I'm done
• snuggling with my kids
• our new dog, Polly
• my cell phone...means my family can reach me anytime, anywhere if they need me
• old friends that have been there throughout the years
• new friends that are so incredible you forget they haven't been around for years
• sarcasm
• comedy
• live theater
• wine
• my treadmill
• honest people
• perspective...although, as in most life lessons, perspective was one gained the hard way, but that lesson has given me such clarity that I am happy to have learned it this early in my life
• my life
• the end of this list

Again, while not all encompassing of the things I'm thankful for, that list represents the top-of-mind-awareness that I could type out in those few minutes. I guess the easiest way to describe it is simply, I am thankful.

I sincerely hope that anyone reading this has a wonderful Thanksgiving, surrounded by good food, great friends, and much laughter.

Enjoy your day....

Be Thankful.....I am......