Sunday, November 21, 2010

Give Thanks

I am really looking forward to this holiday season.  Maybe because things in my life, although far from really settled, seem more peaceful.  Things I am especially thankful for this holiday season:

An amazing husband who is my best friend.  I am happy to be his wife. 

Two great stepchildren...Kennedy is an amazingly thoughtful girl.  I am so thankful for her kind spirit and welcoming nature.  The day that she and Shane proposed to me with a little black box was a very special day! Without her sweet and accepting personality, I don't know that I could have married her Dad.  Or it certainly would have made the decision alot harder for me. Isabella's silliness and sweetness makes me smile and laugh all the time.

Two healthy dogs...they may be getting up there in years but they are still healthy and mobile.  They have been with me through very happy and sad times in my life and I'm so grateful to see their puppy faces every day.

Two roofs over my head! Our housing situation is still up in the air but I'm thankful I am able to afford the back-up apartment.

Two jobs. In a time when many people have a hard time finding one job, I feel blessed to have two (especially when I'm not so tired I'm resentful of needing two jobs!).

Two terrific families:  I'm grateful my family got to spend three amazing weddings together this year!  We are so spread out now it is harder to get us all together at once - this year was a terrific year of reunions.  I'm also thankful I received great in-laws this year and two new nephews!  All of the Bruce's/Everitt's have made my new life in Tri-Cities much better.

Many great friends who have supported us and me this year.  I'm truly lucky to have amazing friends that even through the miles apart still stay connected.

We will be in Raleigh, NC this Thanksgiving celebrating with Reid in Kelsey and Kevin's new home.  I hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving - may there be lots of pumpkin pie!

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