Christmas is right around the corner...well, according to merchants it is already here. It saddens me that Thanksgiving has all of a sudden been forgotten. Not this chick, I am going to give thanks and celebrate Mr. Turkey for another week! Since I turned 30 a few months back I feel it is appropriate to list 30 reasons I am thankful this year. Here it goes:
1. I am thankful for my Family & their unconditional love they always provide.
2. I am thankful for my Health, a few minor set backs this year but nothing I can't get under control.
3. I am thankful for my job during this rough economic crisis
4. I am thankful for my relationship with Tommy, as it continues to strengthen & grow.
5. I am thankful for the roof over my head.
6. I am thankful for all the friendships in my life, this grown up stuff may keep us from seeing each other everyday but know I can always count on my friends! (you know who you are :) )
7. I am thankful for my niece, Payton. She continues to grow into a sassy teenager but has always loved me for me and I couldn't ask for anything better.
8. I am thankful for my Dad's love, his Dyson Vacuum, without my parents generosity my house would be filthy.
9. I am thankful for the opportunity to have traveled to many great places.
10. I am thankful for my small town roots, I love Yankton and so proud to be from South Dakota!
11. I am thankful for my brother who protects & serves CO Springs.
12. I am thankful for my car, it has seen better days but am grateful it gets me to and fro.
13. I am thankful for my creativity, it brightens my day & only hope it has been used to brighten others.
14. I am thankful for my Grandmother Helen, 92yrs, god bless her! She tells me she prays for me and the rest of the family every night, such a gracious heart!!!
15. I am thankful for my education, even though I haven't finished I have learned many lessons along the way.
16. I am thankful for having a camera to capture moments that I never want to forget.
17. I am thankful for Saki & G Love and how happy they make me every night when I walk through the door!
18. I am thankful for my beat up Blackberry because it continues to keep me in touch with those near and far.
19. I am thankful for Zumba class because it kicks my butt, especially when I need it!
20. I am thankful for my widdle nephew who will make his debut in just a few months. I pray that he is a Bronco fan for my brother-in-laws sake :)
21. I am thankful for Dr. Jost; the heart specialist who saved my mom's life.
22. I am thankful for my gals at work who continue to listen & be supportive everyday.
23. I am thankful for being a citizen of the United States of America.
24. I am thankful for my Butterball gift certificate from our boss in Indiana, here's to hoping for a moist turkey!
25. I am thankful for my sister who has always looked after me and been supportive.
26. I am thankful for getting to know Tommy's family this past year, they are all so very kind!
27. I am thankful for the re-location assistance we were given in October, what a relief!
28. I am thankful for Pita Jungle, you literally have become my new fave place to dine.
29. I am thankful for my parents who are always there with a shoulder to lean on!
30. I am thankful for being able to host Thanksgiving dinner this year...
Many Blessings & Happy Thanksgiving!