Giving Thanks

     On the eve of Thanksgiving, I am taking a few minutes to ponder my reasons to be thankful this year.  For the last few years, we have had a really rough time.  My husband had not quite landed on his feet after having lost his job of 33 years.  I was in college, and my only option was to finish so I could work and bring in some money.  That means we had no money coming in.  None.  We almost lost everything.  We borrowed from family members to keep us afloat.  We were on the edge of destitution, and we made it through it.

    I am thankful for those tough times, because it has made me thankful.  I'm thankful that I made it through school and now have a good job for which I am handsomely paid for something that feels natural to me.  My husband has the job of his dreams and is being paid well to do it.  My eldest son is done with college, and my youngest is starting his last semester in January.  We are all healthy and are beginning to become comfortable.

      I am grateful that I have a new mattress to sleep on and a new living room set to be comfortable on.  I am grateful to have two very nice vehicles to drive and the means to keep them in good running order.  I am grateful that after losing three of our fur children, a wonderful new kitty has taken up the vacant spot in our hearts that were left so empty.  I am grateful that the fleas are finally gone from our home and I am no longer being bitten up.  I am grateful for the memories left to me by several good friends who have passed away in the last six months.  I am grateful that I have not only time-tested friendships, but also have several new friends in the clinic that I work at most days.  

     I am grateful that we have paid back two of our debts and will be able to pay back others starting in January.  I am grateful to have health insurance.  I am grateful to have good lighting installed on the exterior of our house.  Did I forget to mention that I am grateful to still have our house? 

     I am grateful to still have my sense of humor.  I am grateful that I am comfortable enough with my colleagues that I can let my sense of humor take flight.  I am grateful that I have discovered a love for true beauty and for simple pleasures.  I am grateful to have time to color in my coloring book most evenings.  I am grateful that I no longer waste time on people or things which do not please me.  I am grateful for fine wine and for the meal to be served tomorrow.  I am grateful for my friends on Facebook and for those who keep me laughing.  I am grateful that I still have the love of my husband, even though I sometimes feel that I am unworthy of such love and respect.   I am grateful that even though I have been down, I've never lost faith in myself.  

     It's been a great year.  Here's to many more!  Happy Thanksgiving, All!

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Paczki Puta