Thankful

I have been feeling particularly low the past couple of days, though there have been a few rays of sunshine. Today I will do my best to put aside my melancholy in exchange for turkey. And a glass of wine!

On this holiday, we get together with family and remember what is important. Hey - I know what I don't have. That's not what I'm all about. I will focus on all that I do have in life, and be thankful:

I am thankful for my loving, hardworking, strong husband. I am so lucky to have him as a partner for life.

I am thankful for my beautiful daughter, who fills my heart with pure joy as she grows.

I am thankful for my mother, father, and brother who are close by. They are the foundation of my being.

I am thankful for my in-laws who are all good people and have been there for us during hardship.

I am thankful for the life, health, and safety of all our family members - every day we are together on Earth is a blessing.

I am thankful to have the truest, deepest friendships with people who may not be related by blood, but are vital to me.

I am thankful to have work and the capability to endure. To be the kind of person who is flawed, but tries hard to improve. Who always looks for the positive.

I am thankful to have so much to be thankful for.

God bless you and your loved ones today. Eat and enjoy! May you have a very Happy Thanksgiving!