It's been nice to read what so many people are thankful through out the month. There were times when I wanted to jump in and do the same but I figured I would save it for today.
God
What, where, and who would I be with out God...no where, I wouldn't exist. The more I open my heart and my mind to Him the stronger I become and the more I crave to serve him and help others.
Family
The most amazing blessing God has bestowed upon me is my family. I have a great husband who loves me dearly. We have lots in common and at times nothing at all yet we make it work by supporting each other. Nothing tickles me more then when we are thinking of or blurting out the same thing. We have fun and work well together to keep our family life strong.
My boys are my heart. They make me smile yet reduce me to tears at times. When I see them succeed or just attempt to do so it makes me feel so proud. All 3 of them are amazing, smart, handsome, sweet and so considerate yet they are all so different. I love watching them grow and experience all that life has to offer them.
My parents, sister, brothers,nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts,cousins and close family friends; how I miss you all, especially during this time of year. Holidays were always huge for our family. So much food and many gifts, laughs, poker, drinks, and a few tears here and there. I will always cherish the memories of the most wonderful chaos I've ever experienced.
I am so thankful or TJ's cousins and their families who have come back into his life. I'm not sure anyone, unless in the same situation, could understand how wonderful and what a huge Blessing this is..
True Friends
My friends are very special to me; they are a part of my family. I would do anything to help any one of them. To see them happy and successful truly brings me joy. When they hurt, I hurt and when they are happy, I am to. My friends have taught me to see myself more clearly, they've brought me closer to God, they are not ashamed of me nor do they judge or hurt me. They are true to me and I am true to them.
Work
I've been with the same company for over 25 years. I am so grateful for my job and the people I work with. The past few years have been extremely difficult for the company. Many had to pull together to get through some tough times but we did it!! What an amazing boss, team of co-workers and a Board of Directors we have; who worked diligently and came through on all that was promised.
Lifes Lessons
A necessity I can do without. At what age will I stop learning? I am that person who says, "if I had to do it all over again, I would do it differently."
I never imagined all the hard work I've done over the past few years would come undone and I would have to rebuild. I learned to open up, trust, try and take risks and it all seemed to back fire on me. It's sad that this happens and it's something I want to teach my boys so they don't experience the hurt that goes with it. I'm afraid thats not something I can do, it's so hard to teach something that needs to be learned through their own experience. I am only thankful for these lesson so I can share them with others who may be able to learn from my mistakes and I pray they don't experience the pain I have.
