Thankful

Here we are again. Another Thanksgiving.

What am I thankful for?

Of course the obvious. My husband. My kids. They keep me grounded. And love me unconditionally.

My family..especially my mother. There was a long time period where she and I didn't speak. It doesn't matter why now. Just that we are back together. I never realized how much I missed her until she was back.

My family and friends. I am blessed to have both. I have learned over the years. Blood doesn't make you family. Love does. And I have friends that I may not see too often (especially Cookie and Gina). But I know they always have my back and that is all that counts.

The Home Depot. Funny right?? But thanks to that company, my family lives in relative ease and no longer paycheck to paycheck. Don't get me wrong. We are not rolling in it. But we are fortunate to own a brand new car with no car payments. And taking a trip to Disney in a few weeks. And not breaking the bank to do it.

My fridge and freezer. Another funny one right? My fridge and freezer are jammed full of food. My cabinets too. Not everyone has that.

Facebook. Why Facebook?? It has brought so many people to me. Old friends I had lost touch with (mostly HS friends) who I cannot even imagine losing touch with now. New friends (like my friend Naomi in Sweden who is a mom of 3 like me and slightly nuts). Even a cousin who I thought was lost forever. 33 years later. I found her on Facebook. I am so glad to have you back Deb. ♥

Mostly I am thankful to be alive. After my brush with death last year, I have realized how short our time is here on Earth and how we need to make the most of it. I try every day to do that.

Happy Thanksgiving.