Thankful on Thanksgiving

The contents of the Thanksgiving decorations box didn't survive for very long around this town. It's partly due to the fact that it is pathetic and contains only a couple of things and part over-indulgence of the Christmas spirit oh so soon. I am still Thankful in my heart this day... and every day. In fact about six months or so ago the boys and I have been adding a new act at the dinner table. Before we eat we each state something we are thankful for that day. We are thankful for our Faith all the way down to coconut M&M's.

There are LOTS. This is just some. Here it goes:

-The unconditional love of my Savior, my Father, my Teacher
-My sweet dear boys
-The health of my family and I
-My girlfriends
-My boyfriends
-Gingerbread Pita Chips
-Those hard working coaches
-Gorgeous Arizona mornings, mid-days, and evenings
-The occasional overdoses of confidence I get these days
-Snuggles with my children
-My jobs
-My co-workers
-The patient's I serve
-Orange Blossoms
-Having more than enough

-Books
-My Honda
-The cozy, loving home I'm in
-The good and the bad jokes I hear
-Rhinestones
-My keyboard
-My country
-Farmer's Markets
-The wonderful school my kids attend
-Teachers
-Tough work-outs
-High heels
-Candles
-Great moments
-Not so great moments
-My neighbors
-You

I'm also thankful for the choice I have made to live life with no regrets. I am thankful for the people from my past, in my present and to come in the future. There is a reason for it all. Sometimes the times aren't so pleasant and it can be a scary world to say the very least. But it's a beautiful life, full of wonderful and amazing things right at our fingertips. The great moments bring many joyous gifts and the not so great moments bring many lessons for growth. I want it all... no returns please.

**Also a big thanks-thanks-thanks to Dr. Tani... a wonderful surgeon who went out of his way one day and not only diagnosed but treated the iliotibial tendonitis that so inconvenienced me. I am running again! What a proud statement. Taking it slow...

Happy Thanksgiving...