Sunday, November 8, 2009

A month of thanks

Well it is November... The month of thanksgiving. I know we need to give our thanks everyday of the year but like most things we put it off till we are reminded (many times) to do so.

So (again) I will try to give my thanks daily.

FIRST and foremost is my wonderful husband. Who else in this world would put up with me for 20 years with SOOOOOOO little (if any)complaint. He is kind and generous, he is steadfast and strong. He is my other half my soulmate.

SECOND is my children. All five of them. Each bring me happiness, tears and stress. They are each individuals who bring me happiness just being themselves, I cry tears because of them just because I am their mother and I am allowed to worry, and be frustrated with them which allows the stress.

THIRD is my grandchildren. I truly believe I was meant to be a nana. They are a blessing and I love them so much. I have 2 living with me and one in Washington that I do not get to see anywhere near enough. They are all truly a joy.

FOURTH I am so thankful for my family. My mother, mother-in-law brothers and sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. They know me so well and still love me with all my quirks.

FIFTH is my friends. I am very choosy who I call "friends" but those that I do are the most wonderful people. There is Shelia. I have known her for 30 years, we have shared so much in school, having children and grandchildren. Through good times and bad she has always been there. Then there is LuLu, wow what a wonderful delightful woman. I have known her for 15 years and everyday has been a joy. She is my fellow "Navy Wife". Who else is there to cry with, laugh with and just hang with when the husbands are away. Mine is now retired but hers has 15 months to go. Hang in there girl its worth it. Then there is Christina. Although I have only known her for 3 years she is a wonderful person. We have had tears and laughter over kids and husbands. We worked together and passed recipes to each other. I miss seeing her everyday but at least we can still chat and we always have recipes and the computer.

I am so thankful that my daughter will be here in 2 weeks from Washington. I will have all my children and grandchildren here for Thanksgiving (which is also Mels birthday). Can we say pictures. Oh yeah. Thanksgiving dinner will be held at my house this year and I will have over 30 people here. Again can we say pictures =). I will have the whole family here and I cannot wait. We are hoping that Bryson will make his appearance before Thanksgiving so he can be here for the dinner. But if he chooses to stay in the oven (Kassie's tummy) and cook a little longer hopefully he chooses to show before December. December babies just seem to get shorted either on their b-day or Christmas.

Speaking of Christmas I am so excited about it this year that I am trying to get Mel to put out the tree and decorations sometime this week. Yippeee, I am sure he will, he is so indulgent.

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