Column of Thanks

I must end the traditional Thanksgiving weekend with my traditional column of thanks, of course! It was a simple holiday for us as we have been battling a tossed around bacterial respiratory bug in our household. It manifested as pneumonia and bronchitis with everlasting fevers, night sweats, weight loss, so much fatigue, body and bone aches, the terrible coughing and multiple rounds of antibiotics through hospital and doctors visits, which has effected quite everything. Mycoplasma pneumoniae, you suck. Longest me and my baby have ever been down. As a mother, I would risk, all over again getting terribly ill to take care of my dear boy who needs his mother the most when he is sick. I was bound to catch something with the motherly nurse care I gave to him... but guess who reciprocated that when I couldn't? My dear boys... I don't know what I would do without them. My home, pooches and everyday business that a mother does to keep her home and schedules running smoothly has been a wreck and slowly getting caught up as I get better everyday. But those babies of mine are a huge help, and helped with what they could. Even snuggles... which are oh so important!

So here it goes in no particular order but the first shall be:

Health

Antibiotics

Doctors
Nurses

Surgeons... especially mine

My Faith

Employment

Ventilators

Medicine

Science

Evidence based practice

My patients... who teach me everyday

Being Humble

New Homes

Fab Realtors

Fab Mortgage Peeps

Children

My Maltie Baby

My Pooches

My Glam Girlfriends

Guy Friends too

Dancing

Boots

Red Lipstick

Pale Polish

Smooth Skin

Long Locks

Heels

Dresses

A Stove to cook on

An oven to bake

Sparkly Kitchens

Seasonal Decor

A Good Song

Coldplay

The peaks... and the valleys

The smell of orange blossoms

Pie
Loose leaf tea
Natural Remedies

Organic goodness

Bubble Baths

Good Lotion

Massages

Vino

Champs

A good time

Soldiers
Officers
Justice

My Country

A good speech

Quotes

A good laugh

A serious chick ;)

That fabulous morning adrenaline

External Beauty

Internal Beauty

Sunrise

Sunset

Lights

Cozy Christmas Trees

Movies

A good sweat

Swimming, oh I love it

Bikinis

Family, Family, Family

Home, and all the moments and memories it possesses 

Grandparents

Vacations

Books

Writing

Mavis Beacon and her lessons

Truth

Dads

Personal Angels

Beginnings

Endings

Everything in Between

Because... I am overly blessed. Today. Everyday. May I be reminded as I sit in terrible traffic that I have a wonderful job to drive to in a car that keeps me warm in winter months and cool in hot ones... even with music that bless my ears with amazing talent as I drive. That when I am frantic driving around from work to sports and juggling homework and the in between that my children are healthy, have the privilege to play sports and I have loving friends and fortunate jobs with the mind and will to coordinate it all. That my sweet Jesus looks out for me and my family today, everyday, and in every moment. 

I am thankful for you... because you are special and gorgeous. Made unique with a purpose, just as I.

This Thanksgiving I spent the day before with some of my favorite people (Gram, Gramps and boys) at my neighborly clubhouse at a beautiful dinner next to a cozy fireplace with so much love my heart could explode. As if that wasn't enough my cherished family of 3 people and 3 pooches spent the day loving on each other eating healthy delicious food watching football having quiet family moments in our new home together. I even took a nap. My goodness... nothing extravagant but oh so beautiful. 

We ran a 5K turkey trot... totally not my best but my Sergeant got first place. Football at the park with a bunch of 30ish boys. The babies set the table. Turkey, veggies, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and organic pear cider filled our bellies with moms sweet apple pie to follow. I love to cook and cook to love. It is a special time to love and to give thanks... for all that we have and all that we do. We... are blessed. Blessed!

Happy Thanksgiving.... xoxo