Being Thankful

Recently, Rachel and C came to visit, so clearly there was going to be a meal of extra cheesy pizza.  While we managed to squeeze around a crowded table, W looked over at me and said, "We are all sitting down together like a family."

Even thinking about it again now, makes me tear up a little.  Just the fact that at almost 3 Will recognized that there is more to being family than being blood.  It is a feeling of love and togetherness that helps us to cherish those who mean so much to us.

Everyday I am grateful to have such a wonderful son, but it is those moments that make me appreciate all we really do have to be thankful for throughout the year.

The table we sit at, with the ones we love is truly just the beginning.  I know that I find it hard some times to really hold on to that gratitude the whole year through, but today I just wanted to pause in the midst of the hustle and bustle to say THANK YOU!

Thank you to every person who has stood by myself and family this year as we underwent great loss and difficult adjustments.  Thank you to every long winded phone call that ended with kids reeking havoc on our separate homes.  Thank you to girls nights and afternoon coffee.  Thank you for family gatherings shared with great food and company.  But most importantly, I am thankful that through good times and bad, I have such a wonderful support system filled with loving and compassionate people that help me to hold onto that feeling of holiday magic all year long.

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!