Belated thanks

As I have spent the last few days actually enjoying the holiday, I am late in blogging my thoughts on thankfulness. Learning today that a very old friend's husband must have a heart transplant (after being able to get around this for the past few years, but knowing it was eventually going to be a must) has made my heart heavy for her and her family. It has also made me feel thankful and blessed for the good things in my life.

I don't know exactly where I adopted this perspective, but I really do try to see the good in things every day. I always try to focus on what I have versus what I don't have. I think a lot of people share this perspective. Otherwise, it is far too easy (and stressful) to get caught up comparing your life to that of others, thinking of what you don't have, etc. I think, especially in these times that are tough for so many, we just need to get back to basics. So, that being said, I am thankful for many things...

1. My husband and our happy marriage (corny, but true)

2. Gratifying employment (which changed a few weeks ago and explains my absence of late....this is a high item on my list)

3. Good health for me and my loved ones

4. Our home :)

5. Our ability to take care of our needs...something that I know is a challenge for many...I am always, always grateful to have the basics covered (paying the mortgage, utility bills, putting food on the table, etc.)

6. Our two sweet kitties who make us laugh, and one sweet kitty watching down on us from heaven (I miss her every day, but am thankful that she is resting comfortably)

7. Our journey in South Carolina continues to be relatively smooth....a move I dreamed of and feared at the same time...very glad to be here and be enjoying it.

8. Palm trees outside my window (okay, that one is frivolous) ;)

9. Our military personnel for keeping us safe and sacrificing for us

10. Thankful to be able to make this list and have so many blessings to be counted.

I hope each of you feel as blessed this season. I am keeping that old friend close to my heart tonight and in my thoughts and prayers. And hoping her husband's health will soon make it to her list of things to be thankful for.

Happy, happy Thanksgiving to each of you.