I am thankful

Well it's that time of year where we all spend time at home for the holidays, during this time we usually realize/ talk about a few things we are thankful for.  I am very thankful for the usual, my health, friends, and family but to a new extreme this year. 

I have always been thankful for these things but more so this year than any other.  This year has been one to REALLY thank God for.  The past three years I have had a few health struggles starting with shingles, followed by mrsa, then followed by ovarian cyst that lead to surgery.  This year (crossing my fingers) I have yet to come down with any extreme pain, sickness, or accidents. 

If I knew how to photoshop someone in I would add you to this picture Lorraine!

Next would be my friends. I've always been blessed with having a great group of friends but this year is definitely towards the top of the list.  I've built strong relationships with some great girls and guys.  I don't think I need to expand on it too much because most of us know what it's like to have great friends that you can always count on...and if your reading this and you don't then you should come join mine :D




And then there is my family.  As the funds are decreasing, the car is failing,  and more mental breakdowns about the future are happening I've realized how much my family really IS always there for me.  Growing up is hard and I don't know how I would get by without my parents.  They always have my back through thick and thin.  So thanks mom and dad.  With the fairly new addition to our family (my brothers wife) it has been great to finally say I have a sister and to have them live so close to me at school.  Having two big brothers has its ups and downs while growing up, once you get past the physical abuse it really is fun to follow your brothers around ;) But really I couldn't have asked for better siblings. 

I realize this post has nothing profound in it but I wanted to give a shout out to the things I found myself being thankful for this Thanksgiving.  What are you thankful for this year?