What I have

"Be thankful For what you have: You'll end up having more." ~Unknown

I am thankful for the ability I do have and the health I have. I can walk, all of my limbs work, my body functions and just in that I have much more than other people have.
I am thankful for a safe place to live, a pillow for my head and food in my mouth.
I am thankful to have a job that gives me the income to afford what I need, and sometimes... the things I do not.
I am thankful for the people that love me and take care of my heart, they that are truly concerned about me and my well being.
I am thankful old friends that have loved me in my lifetime and made me who I am today.
I am thankful for friends that are family, and friends near and far that will always be near and dear in my heart... no matter how many miles away they are.
I am thankful to get time to myself.
I am thankful for my time with others.
I am thankful for the patience I usually have.
I am thankful for my ablities and the characteristics of me that make me... Me.
I am thankful for soft fuzzy blankets and hot water.
I am thankful for having the chances to live in a small town and a city.
I am thankful for the good times.
I am thankful I have my memories.
I am thankful I was born in and am a citizen of the USA.
I am thankful for the people I work with everyday and everything that they contribute to my life.
I am thankful for love shown to me by people who show it however they can, when they can.
I am thankful for ice cream.

Happy late Thanks-giving!

An AMAZING four day weekend has just wrapped up and I am in such a great mood because of it, I can't seem to make myself go to bed!

I know I am late in doing so, but I wanted to share with you some of the many things I am thankful for.

My friends that are family~ these people make my world turn. A cup of tea and dominoes or a brisk evening stroll would not be the same without them.

My wonderfully amazing man~ Who teaches me every day what it is to love and be loved. Who brings a smile to my face by just being himself. Who lets me steal bites of things I shouldn't eat off of his plate and covers me up while I am sleeping.

Working for a great company~ It is so refreshing to work somewhere (and for someone) who values their employees, and that I don't dread entering to earn my paycheck.

The mindfulness of being aware of my health~ There are few things better than the gift of health. I am glad that I found such an amazing doctor that isn't just a drug pusher with a doctorate, that she made me aware of what my body is doing and what I need to do to take care of it.

Be Thankful!

I was at work the other day and need to take a moment to escape from the crazy craziness that is my work. We have very restricted net access there. I just happened to be able to access this article and something about it caught my attention.

It was the whole concept of being thankful.

There were other great points in there but I really liked this one. So in honor of this I think I am going to list what I am thankful for!

1. Having great friends that really serve as family in my life.
2. That I have a roof over my head and a cozy blanket to snuggle up in at night.
3. That I can live my life how I want to on only my terms, that I realized this before I was 80.
4. That I have my full mental capacity and all five of my senses. (those moments I am ODed on Latte's don't count!)
5. That I was able to meet the missing portion of my family while I was still young so that I have a chance to get to know them.


Yes.. this is such a small list... but..

What are you thankful for?