Day of Thanks

This year I'm thankful for so much:

1) A loving, accepting, supportive family- they have been so giving this year and my life post marriage with the family has been the happiest ever! I truly value the relationship more, appreciate the sacrifices, and look forward to the moments in the coming years

2) My husband and new in-laws- my husband continues to do all he can and sacrifice for me and I'm not always appreciative of it. My in-laws couldn't be more welcoming and accepting and I truly enjoy seeing the repaired relationship between them and my husband. I am thinking of them very much so as they are preparing for a new grandbaby.

3) My friends- I am so extremely blessed to have so many good friends in my life. This includes the close people who truly look out for me, love me, have fun with me, and care about the things in my life and also those that are just acquaintances and are always willing to lend a helping hand or offer a listening ear.

4) Work/all the material things- I am grateful that I have a job and for the flexibility that I can do what I do. And although there are definitely things to improve; I am fortunate to be able to have a very comfortable, enjoyable lifestyle. I love my house and look forward to making it our home. I think another year of a shaky economy and unstable world affairs lie ahead of us so I'm thankful that we are able to have all that we have.

5) My health- Although I need to be better about taking care of me ie. weight, skin, hair etc. I am thankful that I can wake up everyday and see the world, hear the sounds, taste the foods, smell the smells and that I can do so without a disabling challenge for those moments can be stripped from you at any second. Just this week my counterpart in Texas was involved in a horrible car accident!

Thanksgiving has come and gone. Another year almost done. I continue to be thankful for all the blessings in my life and want to strive to help others and give more of myself to help others instead of just myself.