Just a few...

On this Thanksgiving day, as I sit here at 2AM

on my downtime at work- I would like to share

just a few things I am thankful for today. They are:

I HAVE a job, and even though I'd rather not

be here right now, I do have a job... My most incredible

husband Jared- who is unfailingly loving, loyal, patient,

supportive, and makes me feel like I have a place in this world...

My beautiful nephew, and his kissable cheeks... A brother

who is standing for what he believes in, and finding himself

in the process... A family that is in good health... Two furry

muts that would give their left paw for some Turkey today...

Parents who love me for me, no matter what I do, or the

choices I make... Friends who I could call on at ANY time,

for ANYthing... Vehicles I own free & clear, and are dependable...

A home that may throw me for a loop sometimes, but within

it's walls I find sanctuary... Chocolate- GOD BLESS the

genious who discovered chocolate... Great minds of the past,

whose words have the ability to enrich & enlighten my life-

through a book, poem, or song... Gossip magazines, I get a kick

out of seeing such idiocy, and loving how normal my life is...

Vacation, without it I would truly go insane... Lotion, I

could not live a day without it... My cell phone- somehow

I lived 16 years of life without one, and now have become

so dependent of it, I don't know how I ever lived without one...

Selfless people, like the couple who adopted a beautiful

baby at my work, and took him heart condition & all, after

another family didn't want to deal with his "issues"... My

co-workers, most of whom are constant examples of strength,

wisdom, and compassion... Blogging Queen's- I love to

blog surf, and come upon your silly posts that inspire me

to be a better blogger... My siblings, there is never a dull

moment... My In-laws, who have accepted & loved me

since the 1st time I walked through their door as a shy

17 year old hopelessly in love with their son... Twizzlers...

My parents (all 4 of them) who are amazing examples

to Jared & I of what wonderful lasting marriages can

really be like... Lastly today I am thankful for life, I see

instances where we forget how truly fragile life is- it's

a gift, to be cherished on a daily basis. I am so thankful

for my wonderful, busy, chaotic, blissful, merry-go-round,

topsy-turvy, exciting, hakuna ma-ta-ta, filled with love LIFE!

Happy Thanksgiving, and may you all be blessed

with many wonderful things that enhance your life and

give you reason to reflect and be thankful on this day.