Thanksgiving was a few days ago. If this is any preview for the holidays, they are going to suck big time. But with family, and some wine, I think I can survive them. Plus I have this huge plan for the month of December that might make me feel better this year. I wanted to do big things last year and never followed through. This year, I just might make it happen.
Anyway, on Sunday I went to a Friendsgiving and we were instructed to write down 10 things that we were thankful for. We laughed, we cried, we toasted. But it was nice to sit with my closest friends and share what I am thankful for every day.
1. I'm thankful for my health. I'm on an ever present roller coaster ride but this year, the ride hasn't been horrible. And for the first time in years (knock on wood....) I have yet to end up in the hospital for any sorts of time except to visit my mother.
2. I'm thankful for patience. While I have little patience most of the time, I haven't acted out in my many thoughts of screaming at mean people or annoying coworkers.
3. Food, especially nachos.
4. Pictures to remind me of all the great memories.
5. And my family which includes the friends that have turned into family. I have leaned a great deal on them in the recent years of my life but nothing compares to this year. My mother and brother have been my rock. My work friends and Milford family have seen ugly sides of me and still loved me regardless. And every single person who has text messaged me, stopped by, called or reached out in some way, it means the world to me. I lost one of the most important family members in my life this year, and I am especially thankful that I had him in my life for 26 years.
I'm a firm believer in constantly telling those around you how thankful you are for them daily. It shouldn't just be a once in a year thing. I think we should always tell those we love how much we love them, including tons of hugs every day.
No comments:
Post a Comment