Thanksgiving

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Ross' roommate Josh is in Germany this semester. He asked "Why don't German's celebrate Thanksgiving? Don't they have anything to be thankful for? " He said it as a joke, but it got me to thinking. So often, when we think of Thanksgiving, we think of turkey or sales. I am so very thankful so many things, especially this year.

I am thankful for God who has continually lifted me up and carried me though out my life and who prepares a place for me in heaven.

I am thankful for Mark. We celebrated out 25th wedding anniversary this August. He has completed my life and made it so much richer and happier then I could ever have imagined.

I am thankful for our sons Ned and Ross. They have added so much to my life.

I am thankful for my parents, who taught me so much, not by their words, but by their deeds.

I am thankful for my siblings who made my childhood so memorable and who are only a phone call away. There is something special about someone who has always known you, where you have come from and what you have accomplished.

I am thankful for my health and the health of my family. Other then colds and minor ailments, we have been greatly blessed.

I am thankful for my home, that has sheltered us through the past 25 years. I still remember the first time we walked through the house. Little did I know then the changes that would take place within these walls.

I am thankful for my friends. Those who I have known most of my life and those who I have recently met. I can't imagine going through life without having people to laugh with, cry with and enjoy life with.

I am thankful for my work, which helps fulfill and challenge me.

I am thankful to live in a country where we have so many freedoms, we don't know what to do with them.

I am thankful for technology that allows me to stay in contact with family and friends with just a key stroke.

I could go on an on. What I am most thankful for is the life I have lived and the future that is before me.