Being Thankful.....

It's that time of year...........it means different things to different folks. Big meals, big get-togethers, big shopping and to some just a big headache. I have never enjoyed Thanksgiving personally. I'm not real big on the food and it's just in my way to get to the Holiday Season and I can't wait to decorate.

I always think that we have lost the meaning of the holiday. Every year I can't help but think we don't stop to be thankful for anything. What are you thankful for honestly? I know I have a lot this year and as we get older I guess it becomes more important. Here are just a few of mine.

1. My family - that I have them and that they are here and healthy. They are a group of people that although the expression states "you can't pick them" it's OK, I'll keep the ones I've been given.

2. My job and my house - the mere fact that I have both and I'm able to provide for my family. In today's world it's a big deal if you ask me!

3. My grandson - there are not enough words to express how much I love him and how he has changed the lives of me and my family. He is a blessing and I'm thankful he has been given to me.

4. My cats - Yep, no one is surprised but it's true. I have them and I rescued them and I love them. Each one is special to me and that's that.

5. My true friends - Two in particular Jacob and Jerry for both loving me for who I am and putting up with me in my time of "crisis" which is most of the time. Jerry for ALWAYS catching me BEFORE I fall and just being the best friend a girl could ever have in the world. Jacob for "getting me" quirks and all and talking to me until 1:00 AM and being OK with that!

6. My health - Yep, this one of course because I'm pretty healthy and I'm happy about that.

7. One true love - I've had it and it was the best life could offer. Despite the fact that we aren't together is OK, it's that I experienced it and I wish everyone could. For also realizing what real love is and that I've been blessed with it more than once in my life.

8. Life in general - it could be worse right? I mean despite the good days and the bad days, at the end of the day you have to think about what you have and what others don't have. Mine just isn't so bad.

This Thanksgiving I encourage everyone to stop for a moment and not rush to the table, to the party or shopping the next day and think about what they are thankful for and I guarantee it will make you feel better. Especially if you share with someone - tell your family at the table this year!