I am thankful

With Thanksgiving tomorrow, I am thinking of all that I am thankful for this year. It isn't so easy with all the dark clouds looming over so many things these days. But, there are things. So, this is some of the list.

I am thankful that I have three healthy children. I know now more than ever that that fact can change at the drop of a hat. And for now, I am thanking God every day for letting them be healthy, happy children that make me smile every day, several times a day.

I am thankful that I have a husband that works so hard so that I can stay home with our children. Yes it is stressful most days and no, it doesn't allow for a glamorous life, but we wouldn't have it any other way. (Unless someone would like to hand us a million dollars!!! ;))

I am thankful that Dr. Bruno, my grandmother's oncologist, listened to God's angels whispering in her ear in October and looked over those scans again. Without her listening, my grandma wouldn't be here for Christmas this year. And she will be. Thanks be to God!!

I am thankful for my Aunt Denise. Without her emailing us to tell us what is going on with Grandma, I would have messed up most of the time I tried to relay the news to my husband after I would talk to my Dad on the phone. It's nice to have notes to go read to remember all that needs to be told.

I am thankful for Donna. She is my grandma's best friend. She has been a rock through all of this and helped more than anyone could have asked. Her husband has beginning stages of Alzheimer's and yet she is there whenever Grandma needs her, and then some, taking her meals, checking in on her, getting her medicines at the store..... the list is long. I love her more than she will EVER know. She is a gift straight from God to our family.

I am thankful for my Aunt Judy. She too has been sending oodles of emails about a sick child in our family. When I say oodles, I really mean oodles. She is so diligent in all that she has done. Thank you, Aunt Judy. The burden you have taken on keeping us all posted, even though you won't admit it, is a huge undertaking. Yet you never complain or fail to keep us up to date. And not only with this. Also with Uncle Melvin and Roberta..... you are more wonderful than you will EVER know. We ALL love and thank you!!!

I am thankful for my parents and brother. I have been blessed with one of the greatest families in the world. My brother is one of my, if not THE, best friends. He amazes me more and more every time we talk. I love him. And my parents..... it goes without saying..... I am so lucky. It's just that simple.

Last, but not least. I am thankful that I have a wonderful, working relationship with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Without Him, nothing is possible in my life. He has taken so much burden from my shoulders and wrapped me in His love when I felt most alone. He is caring and kind. He loves me like no one ever will. He is Genuine and Pure. He is my Lord, and I love him.

God is Good!!!!




Wishing all of you a wonderful, thankful, blessed Thanksgiving holiday. Treasure every minute, for life is short and precious. We are only here for a blip in time, compared to the wonderful things ahead in the hereafter. Tell those you love that you love them and don't hesitate to hug them. You never know. You just never know.