things to be thankful for....

Well....here it is...Thanksgiving time again. The door to the holidays slams open like it's your favorite (or in some cases, embarrassing) crazy-ass uncle barging onto the scene! This is a great time of year...a time to spend with family and friends.  Even though this past year has seemed pretty bleak...I think that we all have a lot to be thankful for.

I, personally, have endured a lot of losses this year....too many funerals have I attended (with yet another to go to next weekend).  Thinking about this makes me quite thankful for what I do have.  So...here is a short list for everyone:

I am thankful that I get to spend time with my family...especially my pops...he means the world to me and is to this very day a huge inspiration to me.

I am thankful for the health of my family and friends...to my friends...I apologize for not reaching out to you more...we all need to take the time to pick up the phone and say hi once in a while...that just may be in my new years resolutions.

I am thankful for being employed...too many people close to me have suffered this past year...I know what it is like and I feel your pain.  Please know that you are all in my thoughts daily...

I am thankful for my friends...you know who you are...I wouldn't be me without all of you in my life....

Since this is a short list I will only include one more....

I am thankful for you Michelle...you are my rock...you keep me sane (that may be a debatable point).  I love you more than anything in this world and you make me a better person.  I am so thankful that you are not just a part of my life...but what my world is centered around.  Thank you for loving me!

To all of you out there...please have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!  Be safe...be responsible and be thankful for what you have!