giving thanks....

~ for a wonderful family, no matter the squabbles or life lessons we lived through.

~ for a great appreciation of the beauty that surrounds us everyday.

~ for the wonderful friendships I have with many people in many different areas of the world.

~ for having parents I never understood growing up, but understand now that I'm grown up.

~ for the abilities to forge ahead, even when the world is crumbling down.

~ for the survival speech my Dad gave me at age 17.

~ for the natural instinct to be constantly questioning things I don't understand.

~ for the lessons I had to learn the hard way, many times over.

~ for not giving up on myself, when it was too easy to do.

~ for all that I was able to teach others.

~ for remembering that laughter IS the best medicine.

~ for the small but wonderful house I live in.... that I love immensely.

~ for finally knowing the difference between love and lust.

~ for making it past my 20th birthday, and now past my 40th.

~ for believing in my own God, and seeing his beauty through my gardens.

~ for having a green thumb, which I inherited from my Grandmother.

~ for believing in angels on earth, and seeing them in my fellow man.

~ for my love of history, historical events and architecture.

~ for knowing enough people, who know me well enough to look out for me.

~ for finally finding a voice and outlet for my writing.

~ for my love of food, that led me to the best job I've ever had.

~ for everything, everybody and everyday of my life.....

Happy Thanksgiving to all.......