Thanksgiving Blessings

As Thanksgiving approaches I am taking stock of my life lately, so grateful that I have been so infinitely blessed. Despite all of the hard times of the past few years, I would not trade a minute of my life if it changed where I am at this moment.

Most people who knew me three years ago saw a woman who had it all: a great job, a beautiful family and lovely home, but beneath the facade of happiness I was quite miserable. It wasn't even something I could put my finger on, but I was so unhappy.
Then I began to reassess what was really important to me and I made some drastic changes in my life. A courage I did not know I possessed helped me deal with the fallout.

I got divorced, I lost my job, and many "friends" and some family became distant. I was discouraged and sometimes felt defeated, but deep down I never gave up. I had LOVE the kind with the capital L that happens so rarely. The strain of my ups and downs, my fears and struggles stretched that Love and commitment to the limit, but WE endured. My husband and I stayed committed to each other and in our new life together.

I eventually went back to work, just before I threw in the towel financially. My kids moved from private to public school and are thriving. We all learned to live with less, and to enjoy the simple things more.

This Thanksgiving I give thanks for my many blessings: my unbelievably devoted and loving husband, my sons, for being so loving and caring, and my daughter for her unique talent and her sweet and kind nature, for our combined good health, for my step children's acceptance of me in their Dad's life, our precious pet Mr. Tibbles for being a constant source of entertainment and companionship, for our jobs, and for friends; old and new, and for our extended families- those who have loved and supported us throughout the tough times. I love you all.