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As another Thanksgiving comes to a close, I sit – computer in hand – thinking of all there is to be thankful in our world today.  Ok – perhaps mostly in my little corner of that world – but you know what I mean, right?

Family

I’m thankful for my two incredibly smart and absolutely beautiful granddaughters.  I simply cannot imagine not being a regular part of their lives at this time.  Seeing Lilly’s smiling face on the mornings I get to take her to school – chatting over eggs and oatmeal – the little rituals that we’ve fallen into for those days.  Love it!  Getting to hear Kaylee putting more new words together in sentences from one visit to the next (sometimes just a couple of days apart!) – watching her little personality develop right before our eyes.  Priceless!  And of course getting to see the girls play together – watching Kaylee’s face light up when she sees Lilly – or Lilly being so tender while helping Kaylee with her coat or some other little task…simply magic!

I’m also thankful for my two fabulous kids.  They are both such good parents – and I have to say , that is so wonderful to get to see on a regular basis!  And I would be horribly remiss if I didn’t say I was thankful that they each have wonderful people to share their lives with.  The one thing that I think all parents agree on, is that we wish for our children to find happiness.  To have someone to share your life with, to be your partner is truly a gift, and both our kids have that – and for that I am thankful.

I’m thankful for my wonderful, fabulous, generous, supportive husband.  He is my best friend – my champion – my rock – my world. 

Of course I’m thankful for the other members of our family – we may not see them very often, or call nearly as often as we should – but they are family, they are a part of who we are – collectively and apart.  Their presence in our lives serves as that warm breeze lifting us up and bringing a smile to our face on a dreary day.

Friends

I’m thankful for all the talented, beautiful, strong people that I can proudly call friends.  Some are friends from many years past (Love ya Red!), some are just far enough away to make visits a rare treasure (Marna, Bob, Billie….and MANY more!!), and some are new friends – from new endeavors (and rejuvenated old ones!) just beginning to take form.  All unique – All wonderful – All Treasured.

Life

There are so many other things in my life for which I’m thankful – and there’s no way I could possibly list them all:

My two funny dogs – pets hold special places in our hearts, and these two certainly are no different. I’m thankful to have these furry angels in my life.

My time – I have the ability to have time to do enjoy many of the blessings mentioned above…taking Lilly to school, playing with Kaylee, catching up with friends on the computer or phone, playing with the dogs…not everyone gets that chance – or when they do, it’s too late.

My volunteer work – I’m thankful for having found an organization that speaks to my heart, and the ability to have the time to give…which is very much due to the support and encouragement from my husband and family. 

 So to wrap this up –

Another Thanksgiving has come and gone.  But does that mean we can’t be thankful for the special people and things in our lives after today?  Does that mean we don’t talk about, tweet about or share on Facebook and with the world how thankful we are for the special people or things in our lives?  Maybe I’m just getting sentimental and sappy in my old age (no comments folks!) – but I think it would be so nice to hear or read more “updates” like this on a regular basis – don’t you?

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