So I cannot go a holiday without writing something. So it is Thanksgiving. And I have way to much to be thankful for to list them all. Mostly this year, I am just thankful that for once Im healthy ( well getting there ) and beyond all medical reasons, I am going to be sitting at the table sharing good food and good times with some of the greatest people I know.
Some of the greatest memories I have are from the holidays. And they bring a smile to my face. We used to have at the clubhouse in the park I grew up in because we had so many people. And while some arent with us anymore, the memories still last. And then we have some in other parts of the US that cant be with us but are there in our hearts. What I wouldnt give to have one huge Thanksgiving with every bit of my family from both sides. ( Even though I like the cold, I think my aunt and uncle could do great in Arizona having us all out there lol ) But they are celebrating in their own ways. And just thankful that we are all together in our memories and hearts.
This Thanksgiving will probably be one of my hardest. Do you ever just look around and observe? And to think that my chair should have been empty gets me every time. But its not by the grace of God. While we wont have a HUGE family, its still family that I have ate with ever since I was born. I love traditions and I vow to not let this one change. The food alone is great but the company even better. And yes, we still have two tables. And yes even at 30, I still eat at the kids table. How else could we burn silverware and melt it into great little artsie stuff. LOL... I love my family and the memories we make each year. And even though we are missing some of them, we have a brand new addition to the table this year. And I have Drew. So they carry on. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and take the time to relish every bit of it because you never know when it may be your last. I didnt want this to be a long complicated blog but there are some things Im thankful for that I want to list. And I hope everyone has a great day!
My Thank You's
Ramon - For being the wonderful husband you are. You have been my absolute rock through everything and picked me up many times. You are the love of my life and I couldnt live a day without you. You have seen me through good and bad and still love me. I thank God each day for you for loving me and Drew.
My Parents - Wow. You have seen me through more than anything parents should. But you have stood by my side through it all. Thank you for raising me in such a loving Christian home and showing the sort of love you have. You are the reason that I look up at God so much because I see him through the love you have not just for me but for our family. Words can never be enough.
My sister - You are my absolute influence. You are a great sister, friend, wife, mother and most of all one of the most Godly women I know. When I was so sick, everyone said that I soon as I knew you were there, I got better. I hate that we are so far apart and even though we dont see each other a lot just know I love you and miss you so much. Just hearing your voice makes my day better and I couldnt ask for a better sister and friend in my life.
My grandparents - Even though two of my grandparents are passed away, they have always had an influence on me.I wish I had more time with them but I cherish the time I did have. To my nanny and pa. I l love you both. I am so lucky to have you and be able to see you alot. Drew thinks the world of you all and I have loved watching him fall in love with you all. I cannot put in words how much your love means to me. I always remember when I got sick, I wanted you all there and even at 30, I still need you more than you know. You two show me Gods love every day and just know that I am forever thankful for everything you have ever done. I coudnt imagine a day without you in my life.
My family - I have been so blessed to have such a wonderful loving family. Each of you mean so much to me. And even though we dont see each other as much, know that I love you and think of you all each day. Its amazing to me that God has blessed me with each one of you. Through some of my hardest times, I knew that I could pick up the phone or get in the car and you all would be there. Its that love that got me through. And even though I dont say it as much, thank you.
Drew - You are almost 5 and mommy cant believe it! You will never know what a miracle you were to me. Starting out at 3lbs you were so small and so fragile. You have grown up in some unforuntate conditions but you are one of the strongest and caring boys I will ever know. You also will never know much how you saved me. I needed you more than anything and just hearing I love you mommy and your hugs and kisses make my day. And even at 1 month old, you made me believe in life and hope. I love you so much and just know that I am too thankful for you more than you ever will know. I see God through you as well and it makes me smile=) Dont ever lose that heart you have or even that attitude just because its so cute at times. And live your life to fullest knowing that I have your back no matter what.
My friends - Old and new. Yours all love and thoughts and prayers have surrounded me through good and bad times. I love that even though we dont talk each day, I can pick up the phone and there you are. God has put some amazing influences in my life and you all are to be included. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone=)
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