Everyday from now until Thanksgiving I will be sharing things I am "thankful" for.
Day 9 of Thanksgiving:
I am thankful for my two dogs - my English Springer Spaniels Hershey and Zeke, also known as our "furry children". Our dogs aren't just pets and responsibilities to us, they truly are family members in our home and I love them with all my heart. They both have distinct personalities that make them unique and charming in their own way, but they're both so incredibly sweet and loving. Dogs are amazing creatures because of their ability to show and demonstrate unconditional love and our two furry kids do this every day. I always look forward to coming home because they're there to greet us with their wagging tails, wet noses and sloppy kisses. I am grateful and thankful for my furry kids who show me every day how to love so completely and unconditionally.
Everyday from now until Thanksgiving I will be sharing things I am "thankful" for.
Day 8 of Thanksgiving:
I am deeply thankful for my husband and the incredible relationship we have. Tom and I have been married for 10 years and I can honestly say he has been more than I ever imagined a husband could or would be. At our wedding reception, one of our friends congratulated us and shared how happy she was for us; that we seemed perfect for each other because we were "good" for each other, but she thought it was unfortunate we hadn't met earlier in our lives so we had more time to spend together. I thought then and I still believe now, that God brought us together at the most "perfect time". I truly believe if we had met each other sooner, we wouldn't have appreciated each other as much. We don't ever take each other for granted and that's what makes our relationship and marriage so great. I am thankful for my amazing husband who came into my life at the perfect time.
Everyday from now until Thanksgiving I will be sharing things I am "thankful" for.
Day 7 of Thanksgiving:
I am thankful for my healthy body. I went through a really tough time with an incapacitating shoulder condition that lasted for two years a couple of years ago and because of that, I don't take a single thing about my body for granted any more. We're given one body in this lifetime so I show my gratitude for the body I have by taking care of it. I've learned how to listen to what my body tells me it needs and I take care of it by exercising regularly, getting rest, eating good-quality healthy food and limiting the "junk", and keeping my surroundings positive. I am so thankful and appreciative for my good health and plan to continue to do what it takes to stay healthy because without your health, nothing else is possible.
Everyday from now until Thanksgiving I will be sharing things I am "thankful" for.
Day 6 of Thanksgiving:
I am thankful for my right to vote. There are still many countries where people don't have this privilege - in this country women have only had this right for about 100 years!
Even if the candidates I vote for don't win, at least I can say I did my part. I'm also thankful that, regardless of who wins this presidential election, the political ads and constant phone calls on my home line will stop. (True statement.)
Everyday from now until Thanksgiving I will be sharing things I am "thankful" for.
Day 5 of Thanksgiving:
I am extremely fortunate to work a company that's often called the "Happiest Place on Earth". In my current position, I don't have a big "important" job - not when compared to other positions I've held in the past. However, even though I don't have a position with a fancy title, big paycheck, office with a window or an assistant - I also don't have all the stress that went along with those types of jobs because I don't have the responsibility and accountability that went along with it... and I'm okay with that!
I've worked since I was 15-years-old. While I was in college I sometimes worked three jobs. So while I enjoyed having a career for many years, it's nice to not have so much responsibility for a change. My current role doesn't include a big paycheck, but the people I work with are some of the best! Not only are they creative, smart and fun, many have become great friends. And I am also able to enjoy and make "magical" moments and memories with my family because of my job, which makes me a HUGE hit with the kids! I am thankful for a job that doesn't feel like work.
Everyday from now until Thanksgiving I will be sharing things I am "thankful" for.
Day 4 of Thanksgiving:
Today I am thankful for an extra hour of sleep because I was tired and needed it. I'm also thankful for Everything Bagels because they taste so good! Clocks and bagels are both round - and today I am very thankful for both!
Everyday from now until Thanksgiving I will be sharing things I am "thankful" for.
Day 1 of Thanksgiving:
Even though I don't get to see them as often as I wish I could because we don't live in the same state, I adore my two little munchkins. For not getting to see them as often as I would like and considering they are not my grandchildren biologically, I'm always amazed at how genuine their love is for me and how real our relationship is. I love being their Nonna as they give me so much joy I can't even begin to describe or put into words. I look forward to seeing them grow up and into the beautiful women I know they will become one day because they are beautiful souls that shine inside and out right now who are being raised by two amazing parents.
