Here is my list of things I am thankful for. They are in no particular order. These are just what came to me. I may edit and add more.
- health – I wasn’t always healthy. I am so thankful that I have been cancer free for 10 years. I am also taking steps now to become healthier for me and my family.
- husband – There is way too much good about him to write it all out. He is great to me, an awesome father, and someone I don’t want to imagine my life without.
- daughter – She makes me laugh, cry, pull my hair out, smile, and everything in between. She is such a joy to have in my life. She was the first answer to a prayer of being able to have children.
- son – He also makes me laugh, cry, pull my hair out, smile and everything in between. He was the second answer the to prayer of being able to have children. I love each child for what they are.
- parents – I am thankful for the parents I had. I know they weren’t perfect and made mistakes. They taught me a lot regarding responsibility, how to be a good person, and about life in general. They did the best they did, and I am so thankful that they are my parents.
- friends – Again, could write pages about how great my friends are. Each one is special to me for different reasons. I can’t imagine life without them being a part of it.
- job – During these difficult times, I am so thankful that I have a job. It is a job I enjoy. It is part-time so I am still able to be home several days a week with the kids.
- home that I have – I am so thankful for having a nice home. We have a nice yard for the kids to play in. We are out in the country so I don’t have to worry about town/city traffic. They can see the stars out at night.
- health insurance – I am so thankful that we have the health insurance that we have. I can go to the doctor and not worry about how we will pay for it.
- doctors that don’t brush off concerns – I have heard so many stories of doctors brushing off a patient’s concerns. It seems that my doctors don’t do that. They have taken everything seriously with me, and I am thankful for that.
- “my mommies” – This is a group of women I met on BabyCenter.com. We broke off and made our own message board. I chat with them throughout the day. They are my lifeline some days. I hope that I can someday meet some of these great women.
- church – My church family is special to me. They accept me as I am. Some of us used to do coffee on Friday mornings. They still do, but I can’t because of work. I am hoping to do a dinner out with them sometime soon to catch up.
- pastor – Pastor John is such a blessing to have in our lives. Even with a large congregation, he knows us and cares about us. I know that if we ever need him that he would be here to help no matter the time of day or night.
- healthy children – Two friends of ours are currently dealing with children that are ill. I am so thankful that mine are healthy.
- babysitters – These great people let Robert and I have a date night once in a while.
- daycare – If I could, I would make my daycare lady a saint! She truly is a blessing to our family in so many ways!
- understanding bosses – Robert has been fortunate to have some great bosses. They let him take care of his family as needed. I know not all bosses are this way, and so I am thankful that his are.
- my computer/technology toys – This may seem insignificant, but I would truly be lost without my laptop, DVD player, DVR, etc. They are a part of my every day life and I am thankful that we can afford them.
- books – They let me escape to another time and place. I get to live someone else’s love story. They are a great, and usually inexpensive, tool for escaping for an afternoon.
- heat – Not everyone has a heated house. I am thankful that we do.
- abundance of food – We have a freezer in the garage that is filled with food. The freezer that is attached to the refrigerator is filled. The refrigerator is full. We have cupboards filled with food. We are not left starving and wondering where our next meal will come from.
- luxury of staying home – I have gotten what I have wanted for many years. I was able to stay home with the kids for the first years of their lives. I have worked part-time during these years, but I have been home with them the majority of the time
- in home laundry – I don’t have to take our laundry to a laundromat to be done. I can do it while at home and doing other things.
- in-laws – I have heard many horror stories about in-laws. Mine are great!
- challenges in life – I have faced many challenges in life. At the time they were not fun, but they have shaped me to become the person I am.
- education – I was able to go to college. I gained invaluable education. While I may not be using in a classroom setting, I am using with raising my children.
- my meds – These little pills have made me a happy, emotionally stable person again. I feel good about myself once again.
- clean house – Anyone who knows me knows how much I hate cleaning. With the help of Robert, I got the house clean on Oct. 23. The house has stayed clean and picked up ever since. It has slipped a little bit here and there, but within a day it is back how I like. I am much happier with a happy house.
- freedom – I often hear people complain about some of the smallest things. I am just thankful we have the right to complain, the right to gather together to worship, protest, or whatever. We have so many freedoms as Americans that people tend to lose sight of them.
- God – God has been a huge influence in my life. I give him the praise/credit for me being healed. He is the one that has brought the right people into my life at the times I need them the most.