Thankful

Counting my blessings on this beautiful Thanksgiving Day in 2009. A few of the blessings I'm thankful for today:

Thankful for Chris. He is the loyalist of friends and a husband of uncommon patience, love, and wisdom.

Thankful that my two boys like to climb into bed with their mama in the early mornings and snuggle.

Thankful for slobbery Crewe kisses and his contagious smile.

Thankful for Calahan's singing and deep belly laugh.

Thankful for the pilgrims and founders of our country who had the moral courage to leave their comforts of life on the other side of the Atlantic in order to pursue religious and political liberty.

Thankful for good music and the ability to hear; for beautiful Arizona sunsets and the ability to see them.

Thankful for my mom who is always there and loves unconditionally.

Thankful for genuine friends who love me despite my weaknesses.

Thankful for my family - the whole extended thing, on both sides - for their never failing support and inspiration to do and be a little better than I am.

Thankful for the hand of God in my life and for answered prayers.

Thankful for chocolate, hot showers, fresh flowers, and so much more.

Happy Thanksgiving!