This shouldn’t be a lengthy post...it’s late, I’m very tired, and tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I have a meal to prepare...but I have just a few thoughts to express!
Thanksgiving has always been my very favorite holiday. I’ve always loved the idea of gathering with family and friends, having traditional foods and recipes that have been passed down over the years, laughter, football, company, everything! I also adore that there’s not the stress of gift giving like there is at Christmas. I’m certainly not against gifts, you can ask anyone, but it’s nice to have a big holiday that focuses solely on being thankful.
Therefore I wanted to take a moment to share a few of the many, many things I’m thankful for. We live in a time of great horror, shootings, bombings, disease, murders, sex scandals, child pornographers ...the list is endless. But each day I chose to be thankful, so today I would like to share that with you!
I’m so thankful for my family!
* My husband Don is my rock, my love, my very best friend and the person I turn to for all things. I know he loves me unconditionally and I him! I’m also thankful for the love that he has for my son Michael. He is so proud of him and shares my joys and concerns for him every day. Thank you honey
* My son Michael is my greatest gift and I love him more than words can ever express. But of course any Mom reading this completely understands. He is such a huge part of me...literally and figuratively and I am thankful every single day that he’s my son! I am more proud of him than I ever thought possible and I am in awe of the caring and compassionate yet hard-working and professional man he’s become. I’m deeply thankful and I love you son!
* My two beautiful sisters Kim and Barb are more than sisters to me. I am thankful at all times for their love, support and most of all their friendship! I cannot imagine my life without the two of them and I am ALWAYS thankful!
* My Mom and Daddy. What do you say about the two people who have had the greatest influence on your life, always loved and stood by you, guided you and hung in there with you no matter what. My amazing parents are now in their mid 80’s. I am so thankful for every moment that I have with them, every phone call, every memory! The are spectacular parents, grandparents, in laws and friends and I love them with all my heart!
* My future daughter in law...Jenny. I can hardly wait until you are no longer my “future” and you are Mike’s wife! I’ve loved you since I first met you, and I will always be thankful that you are part of our family! Thank you for loving my son Jenny...and thank you for being you!
* I have a number of brother in laws, and I’m thankful for them all! But I have one who has been in our family for so long I no longer consider him an in law. He’s always there for me (and Don) and he’s my brother and my friend! Tom, you will never know how thankful I am for you!
* to my nieces and nephews, I love each of you with all my heart! I’m extremely proud and so thankful for each of you! You add so much joy to my life.
To my extended family...
Aunts, Uncles, cousins, Mother in law, Father in law, sister in laws, to my dear and wonderful friends old and new...I am not only thankful, but deeply grateful! I love each of you and thank you for making my life much fuller and more meaningful. Without all of you life would be empty indeed!
So much to be thankful for...and I’ve only scratched the surface. As I close I leave you with the wish that each of you finds much to be thankful for too. Have a lovely holiday...I’ll be back soon.
Love and blessings,
Kathy 💕🦃💕
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