I am thankful, are you?

It’s Thanksgiving, if you made a list of everything and everyone, how long would it be?

We have a whole day to be thankful. Aside from the cooking, naps, and family squabbles/family time, do you take a moment to think about everything you have? Over the years I have done lots of gratitude exercises- there are calendars, journals, meditations. The easiest is to just make a list. I’m sure I will think of more, but here is my list for today.

I am thankful for/to….

• God for allowing me to fail and showing me the beauty of trying again
• My family- the are a little nutty, but it’s my kind of nut
• Having a home, food on my table, and money in the bank
• A body that takes me everywhere I need to go and lets me know when I need rest.

I have so many good people in my life- in fairness to all, it’s in alphabetical order!! I am thankful for:

• ACB- your humor, wit, logical mind, and occasional tough love moment are so appreciated.
• AEW- my warrior angel and kindred soul. (plus your mini-me is my buddy)
• Book club- it’s been 13 years, I’m fortunate to have such faith filled, wonderful ladies in my life
• C family- all 6 of you! You always make me laugh and give warm hugs.
• EM- You put great faith in me and ask me to give my best. Possibility and adaptivity are your middle names and it inspires me.
• Family dinner peeps- 20+ years of food and laughter. Love how the “family” has grown.
• FK- a listening ear with a dose of truth
• FS work friends- such passionate, caring, curious people make my life better!
• Grad school peeps- TD and AC- no matter how much time has passed, time with you is fun
• KM- love that we have been friends for-ev-er and you are still my “favorite date”
• LDM- daily texts, long distance friendship, prayers, and concern that I do not get enough rest….golden!
• LCF- my first and longest friend since I moved here.
• MAG- always on my side, and invites me on holidays.
• MB- You answered all my questions for months with patience and good humor, I miss your face in my virtual calls!
• SrMG- friendship, prayers, and cards!
• Students- past, present, and future. I love sharing my passion for French with you!
• TB- you make me laugh- plus you make pies with me!
• TM- just because

I’m sure if I sat here for hours, my list would go on forever. Every day I am thankful for those in my life. Whether you stay two weeks, months, or forever, I am glad to have met you. What about you? Take a few moments today in the midst of your business to make your list.