Thanksgiving

I have to say, "Life is good". I am sitting here (when I should be fast asleep) being sappy and thinking about how good life is right now, so with Thanksgiving on Thursday, I want to write a post about being thankful.

First and foremost, I am thankful to have a wonderful husband and a nearly perfect child. I am thankful to have a roof over my head...a place that is not just a house, but a home to my wonderful family. I am thankful for my family...my parents, grandparents, brother, sister in law, sister, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins, and yes, even the in-laws (LOL!). I am fortunate to have such a wonderful, loving, and supportive family. A family where we talk...have actual conversations - not just calling to say hello. I am thankful, knowing that if I ever needed anything, all I would ever have to do is pick up the phone and ask...someone...anyone...and they would be there in an instant.

I am lucky to be able to afford to put the roof over my head and make my house a home. I am lucky that we don't have to go without. I am lucky to have a job, one that I actually kind of like ;). I am thankful to be able to make a career for myself, to continually grow and learn. I am thankful to have an employer who is flexible and understands that although I like to work, my family comes first.

I am lucky to have been born in the United States and have freedom in my life. I am thankful for all those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to ensure my freedom.

I am lucky to have a husband who loves his job, and gives it his all. I am thankful to have a family who understands what he does, appreciates it, and helps me out when he is not here. I am thankful that he has found a career that he loves and that the career involves helping others in need. I am thankful that my husband loves me as much as he does. I am thankful that I love him too and want to share life's most important events with him. I am thankful that he is the father of our child.

I am thankful to have such wonderful friends in my life. People who are a phone call away, share their important news because they want to, and are excited to hear what I have to say as well. I am lucky to have a select few friends who have seen me at my worst, but still love me for my best. I am thankful that I can call these people friends, as they make my life richer just being in it.

I am thankful for the decisions I have made in my life to get me where I am today. Life has sure had it's ups and downs. But right now, right at this very moment, I am happy all of these decisions were made...it's because of those decisions that I sit here right now, and am thankful for everything that is in my life.

I am thankful for a lot. A WHOLE lot. After this post, I am going to go upstairs, just like I do everynight, and give my little girl a kiss goodnight...because most of all, I am thankful for her...the sweet little girl who is upstairs peacefully sleeping...waiting for whatever joys tomorrow may bring her.