I’m Thankful For . . .

I’m Thankful For . . .

(updated November 23, 2011)

~ my intelligent, dedicated, beautiful daughter . . . she continues to amaze me every single day.   To say I’m proud of the young woman she’s become is an understatement.

~ my selfless mother . . . her optimism is my anchor and I take her for granted way too much.

~ my resourceful brother . . . I’ve been so proud of him since literally day one of his life – that will never change.  

~ my infinitely super smart, adorably cute niece.  I love her like my own – I ache for her when I encounter other little ones her age. We are so blessed to have her as an addition to our family.

~ my savvy sister-in-law . . . a treasured friend of mine for always and a continued inspiration for my daughter.  Her press-on perseverance is unbelievable and rare.

~ my loyal friends – who I’ve known for 1, 4, 20, or 30 years . . . I love them more than any of them are aware.

~ the memories of the almost 15 years I shared with my father . . . his charisma, fierce love, and endearing humor lives on in my heart forever.

~ blue skies, clear aqua oceans, hot sand, bright orange leaves, and all other beautiful nature God blesses us with.  I try to stop all thinking for a moment when I encounter something beautiful outside.

~ God’s sense of humor when he created zebras’ stripes, giraffes’ long necks,  donkeys’ cross-tattooed backs, and pink flamingos’ color.

~ my rewarding teaching career . . . it’s never the same day twice, and I have the best clients in the world!  You know you have the best job in the world when it never feels like work.

~ my students . . . they always give me something to smile about no matter what.

~ my colleagues . . . I learn and laugh with them every day.

~ laughing spells when I can’t stop!!!

~ my good health and ability to workout freely.

~ the resources to fill my refrigerator with nutritious food every week.

~ all things cherry.

~ all things mini.

~ dance.  I’m a lifelong dancer – whether I’m dancing in the dark or with the one I love.

~ books and more books . . . and the infinite gifts given to us when we read.

~ music . . . this world would be a very sad place without it.  I get goosebumps very easily when I hear touching music.

~ the ability to get goosebumps!

~ sharing a smile

~ the skill to express myself through writing.

~ forgiveness, redemption and TRUST.

~ mini-marshmallows and blueberries . . . fat free treats that glide so easily down my throat.

~ gushy movies like Serendipity and roll-off-the couch funny sitcoms like Modern Family.

~ Grading Girl! . . . GG is over two years-old and I’m still having a blast!!!

~ the help I was blessed with in regards to this site:  Brian Gardner for getting this uber user-friendly WordPress site off the ground and Darryl Markette of Darryl Markette Music (without whom GG would not exist!) for giving his exciting ideas, creative design, and endearing encouragement he offered when he helped get GG out of our heads and on to the screen!  

Most of all ›

~ the gift to be able to afford the opportunity to sit and write this blog about this blessed life God gives . . .

I could go on and on . . . I’m thankful for that abundance in itself!!!

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