Can you think of 100 things to be thankful for? I know I can!
I AM THANKFUL FOR:
1. Each and every day I am given on this Earth.
2. For having the closest family ever!
3. For Chris, who is the most amazing man! I couldn’t ask for a better husband and father- he is simply wonderful!
4. Damian, the best gift I have ever received! He is the smartest, sweetest, most thoughtful and spiritual young man!
5. Cody, the most courageous, happy, carefree, active, fearless, brilliant little dude!
6. Lilliana, who completed our family perfectly! She’s the light of my life- beautiful, sweet and sooo super cute!
7. My dad, who is simply the greatest man I have ever known- just a truly exceptional human being.
8. My brother, who is honestly one of my best friends in the world. We have been through a lot together and it’s only made us better, kinder, more understanding people!
9. My sister-in-law, Katelyn, who has been one of my greatest life long friends…
10. My beautiful niece, who came to our family like Damian did… just when we needed them the most!
11. My mom, who I am so lucky to have known for 27 years. My hero, my best friend, my mentor, my inspiration.
12. My extended family, who I wish I could spend more time with and have a closer relationship with because I miss my aunts, uncles and cousins a lot!
13. My husband’s family… I love them all and wish we were closer. They have blessed me with my husband and are a reminder of how truly fortunate I am each day.
14. For my friends.
15. Especially for Gina, who has been the truest, kindest, most understanding friend.
16. For matches on birthday cakes.
17. And friends who sadly understand the feelings of losing a parent.
18. For friends and neighbors who have become more like family!
19. For reconnecting with old friends.
20. For living in the United States of America.
21. For my freedom of speech.
22. For my ability and strength to voice my own opinions and choices, even when so many others disagree.
23. For our President.
24. For healthcare reform bills.
25. For the insurance we do have.
26. For doctors who help to keep my sweet Cody, healthy and alive!
27. For people who donate blood.
28. And plasma too.
29. For medical researchers.
30. For nurses who care.
31. For people who try to understand what Cody goes through each day.
32. For the doctors who cared for my mom and provided her with a decade that we didn’t think she had.
33. For my brother and sister-in-law who are amazing parents and who will be adopting a child (or children) from the foster care system soon, giving them a new chance at a wonderful life.
34. For being an aunt.
35. For my exceptionally smart children.
36. For the kids’ new school!
37. For the amazing teachers who are providing my children with an education that they would not be receiving in a traditional public school.
38. For cultural diversity.
39. For the beauty of Mother Nature.
40. For the sun.
41. The wind.
42. Snow.
43. For flowers.
44. Butterflies.
45. Birds.
46. For mountains.
47. Streams.
48. For the smell of a rainstorm.
49. The sound of thunder…
50. Of waves crashing on the beach.
51. Wildlife.
52. Four Seasons.
53. Meadows.
54. For cloud-free nights and star gazing.
55. For shooting stars.
56. And wishes too.
57. For long hikes.
58. For tents and camping.
59. For family adventures.
60. Creating lifelong memories.
61. For Chris’s job, he loves what he does!
62. For the government, continuing to fund space research projects.
63. For being able to stay at home.
64. For the ability to be here when my kids get home from school.
65. And for our home.
66. For the fact that we never go hungry.
67. For children who are not materialistic.
68. Who understand that medical bills come before video games and “stuff.”
69. For being able to adapt to situations out of our control.
70. For life experiences that make me stronger.
71. For the health of my family.
72. And the understanding that things could always be worse.
73. For my ability to keep my mouth shut and not tell people when they are being idiots! (I didn’t always have this ability so I am particularly thankful for this one)
74. For being loved.
75. For forgiveness.
76. For hope.
77. For tomorrow.
78. For living in the moment.
79. 11:11
80. For Madeline.
81. Tea Parties.
82. For my camera.
83. For pictures.
84. For creativity.
85. For birthdays.
86. For Christmas.
87. For Thanksgiving.
88. For the soldiers who provide our country with its security and protect our freedom.
89. For my cheerleader who is currently chanting “We’ve got spirit, yes we do! We’ve got spirit, how ‘bout you?”
90. For Jeeps… I don’t like them but they sure are special to my husband so I am thankful for that!
91. For good movies.
92. Board games and video games too.
93. For rock climbing walls…
94. And everything that we do during family time.
95. The computer, internet, and facebook…
96. And for being connected to family and friends.
97. For sweet little kid stories.
98. For bedtime.
99. For dreams.
100. For each experience that has brought me to today, as I wouldn’t be me without them.
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