Thankful For ...

Kinda in keeping with my "Thank You" Blue T-day layout, I guess. But, on the eve of Thanksgiving, I can't help but sit and think a bit about what I'm truly thankful for.

I have some wonderful friends. (I also have some friends who are real stinkers, but I love them, too. ^.~)

I have a beautiful daughter, and every moment spent with her is a treasure. Sometimes, a torture, too, but always, always a precious treasure.

I have a wonderful hubby, who loves me and supports my dreams -- even when he doesn't quite understand them. And even though -- let's face it -- I'm kind of a weird chick.

I still have both my parents. Yes, they drive me crazy, but I love them so much. And can't imagine having to continue my life without them. I know it's coming one day -- but not today.

I have an extended family that falls into the category of "too much". Whenever we get together for holidays, we eat too much, talk too loudly, tell too many jokes and old stories, and play dominoes until the crack of dawn. And, every time, I realize that "too much" is usually just the right amount.

So, maybe the economy is in the toilet. Maybe I don't have a new car or the nicest house on the block. Maybe I can't travel in my own jet or rent out a whole hotel for a party ... or whatever it is that the monetarily rich folks do. Maybe I'm going to have to continue to worry about my tax bill in the coming year. But, I can't be bothered by all of that. Because I am blessed. This is my life: full of love and laughter and tears and joy and fear and inspiration and beauty and ugliness. I love each and every moment of it. And I am thankful.

Happiest of Thanksgiving wishes to all my fellow RubberSluggers. I hope you all find a few blessings to count each and every day. *hugs*