As Thanksgiving approaches I am reminded of everything I have to be thankful for. Everyone has been posting thankful things every day on Facebook and honestly it kind of gets a bit much, however I do love reading how much people realize they have. Now to get into what I am thankful for this year.
My aunts and cousins always provide a welcoming place.
My dear sweet grandpa. I honestly cannot imagine my life without him. He is truly an amazing man. I am one of fifteen grandchild but I can't remember one event in my life he wasn't there for. He has this amazing way of making you feel like you are the only one in the room. He always goes out of his way for his children and grandchildren.
My parents. The amount they have taught me is unbelievable. I am still learning from them. I have never seen two people go through so much and still remain so strong. I know there a lot of things they wish my sister and I hadn't seen, but I think that just makes us a stronger family.
My sister. I prayed for a little sister and god gave me her. She was my first best friend. She knows me better than anyone else, its kind of creepy but in a good way. She has shown me a lot about who I am and motivated me to be a good role model for her. I know I wasn't always the best big sister in the world but I wouldn't have wanted anyone else besides her. She makes me keep wanting to be a better person and have her be proud to call me her sister.
My Friends- They friends are the family that you get to chose. that is so true about my closest and best friends. they have shown me true friendship and love. I think of them as my soul mates. there are many things i would have not have gotten through without them. Unfortunately i do not live near a good group of them, but whenever i spend anytime with my close friends its like I live down the street. I love them to death and would do anything for them.
My Fiance- There are not a enough worlds to say how thankful I am to have found my better half. So many people grow through their lives not knowing how to love someone completely and fully. i full so fortunate to have found that. we have been through a lot in our time together and still have continued to grow together. he loves me completely for who i am and doesn't try to make me into something i am not. he makes me want to be the best version of myself. he believes in me in a way no one else has. i can not wait to start the next part of my life with him and to see where our lives take us.
My co workers. they make even the hardest nights enjoyable. I have never worked with so many wonderful women who get alone so well. They make going to work more fun.
My job. i'm thankful that i have a very secure job what i just happen to love. i truly feel like this is what i am supposed to be doing with the rest of my life. some days are harder than other but i feel like i make a difference.
My house, health, and comfortable living. I have seen how luck i am to have the basic needs in life. i try not to take everything for granted.
I know that is a long post but its nice to reflect on the things that are wonderful in our lives. It is so easy to get caught up in the day to day drama that is life and think of all the things we want. Lets celebrate Thanksgiving and truly give thanks for the nice things in life, and not the material things.
