It occurred to me yesterday that I never said what I was thankful for this Thanksgiving. So better late than never I wrote a list of the top 10 things I am thankful for. They are in no particular order.
1. My parents-regardless of HOW they show they love my brother and I…they show us. I know I can count on them for anything and can call them any time day or night and they will be there for me. I am thankful for the sacrifices they have made for me and I am thankful they adopted me and provided me with the home and life I have now. This past year I got a glimpse of what my life would have been like if they hadn’t. This Thanksgiving I am especially thankful to them.
2. My brother-I am thankful for his bravery in Iraq even though I know he doesn’t really want to even be in the Army. He kept up his responsibilities and duties regardless. I am thankful for his creativity and the type of person he makes me want to be.
3. My sister-I am thankful for someone I haven’t know my entire life it amazes me that two people can be so similar…from our similar opinions, facial expressions and dance moves , we really are sisters…nothing half about it.
4. My friends-I am thankful for the real, true friendships and just relationships that I have in my life that go beyond material possessions or “opportunities” I can provide for people who are my friends. I may not have TONS of friends but the ones I do have I know that I would drive from CT to NH/MA to see them if they needed me and I know they would do the same. I am thankful for my new friendships here in CT that were very supportive with my divorce and got me through some tough times.
5. My love life-I am so thankful for where it is RIGHT NOW. I have always been so concerned about the future or “where is this relationship going”. It may not always seem this way but I am completely satisfied, content, happy, connected, inspired and thrilled with how it is RIGHT NOW not what it could be or might be in the future.
6. Landmark-I giggle a little right now as I add this to my top ten list but if it wasn’t for Landmark I would not be able to see all that I have in life, I would not have recognized my cause in my life and I would not be living as powerfully as I am now. Through Landmark I have been able to gain real peace, leave all constraints of my past behind, have real self-expression and openness. I am a clearing for possibilities.
7. Bella-I am so thankful for this little 5 pound ball of fur. She is a little brat but completely brightens my day when I come home from a tough day at work.
8. My job-I am thankful for my job. If I didn’t get it in March 2009 I would probably be living in Milford right now with Dad. I have complained about my job in the past but that’s because I lacked integrity with my employment. I wasn’t really trying or working hard. I was just complaining. Now, when I really put the effort I enjoy my job so much and I am so thankful for the opportunities it has provided me.
9. My life-I am thankful to have gotten a second chance at life and realize now what I would have missed out on. There is so much I wouldn’t have been able to experience, witness, feel.
10. My apartment-while I hate to be thankful for something materialistic, it is more that I am thankful for a place I can call my own. A place that I can be comfortable, safe, happy and be on my own.
Last but not least, as cheesy as it sounds….I am thankful for you reading my list and recognizing where you fit into my top 10. I hope my top 10 helps you in seeing how blessed you are and maybe never realized it; just as I did only a short time ago.
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