Every November my Facebook is flooded with the daily thanks of my friends. I enjoy reading them. I chose not to do them out of sheer lack of focus. My mind is a web of thoughts and empty space these days combined with complete exhaustion. This week is Thanksgiving and this year more than any I have so many reasons to fill my thankful bank to the point of overflowing.
These are the gems that I hold in my pocket of thanks....
I wake up every morning to the man I gave my heart and the rest of my life to. He's the hottest thing on earth to me. We are not perfect but I can bet my life and know with all certainty that he will protect me and my children and for that, I am thankful.
I have the ability to watch my children grow before my eyes into intensely profound human beings. I can kiss them in the morning and hug them before bed. They have taught me more than a lifetime of books could. I still look at them and my breath escapes me the same way it did when they were born. They are beautiful.
I have a very new measure of thankfulness this year. Although it is not a new feeling exactly it's by far unique. The insurmountable kicks and punches that come from within... The ability to be in pain, wobble and walk, throw up randomly, get kicked in the ribs and still smile and know that this unique baby is such a blessing for this family. I can already tell he is full of charm and love and energy!
We have jobs that support us. The kids are filled with hope and inspiration for their futures. We have wonderful lifelong friends and family that even though are a distance away they are always there for us. We are healthy, happy and there is never a missed opportunity for cuddles in this house. Yes, there could be more money... There could be a bigger house... All ours bills could be wiped away... There could be more time in the day .... but if I never get any of that... I have my loves... I have morning coffee and I have my beautiful life with all this to be thankful for.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
