Thanksgiving Thoughts

28 November 2013

As I sit in my rocking chair this morning, drinking my second cup of coffee and listening to Christmas music, I contemplate all the things for which I am thankful today. My beautiful condo, my very own home. My lovely furniture, the yard my dogs can play in, and all the material things I Have, blessings every one. But mostly, when I think of why I am thankful, I think of the people in my life.

My parents who brought me into this world.

My dad and mom of my heart, who taught me to be strong and independent and confident, who taught me how to manage disabilities and kept me healthy and mobile, in spite of the odds against it.

My brothers and sister who have been sources of joy since they were born.

My friends, past and present, near and far, face-to-face or from the net, who made me laugh and cry, who loved and supported me no matter what, who all helped me become better than I was before. Some of those dear friends encouraged me to write, my fan fiction my novel, and if I’m ever published, it will be due to them.

After all, even with the wonder of owning my first home, none of that would have happened without the friends who encouraged me, educated me, kicked my ass, and held my hand every step of the way.

And of all those friends, I’m so deeply grateful for the Hegel family, who made me part of their family and have loved me through the best and worst in my life. Where would I be without you?

And for Doug, my comrade, my friend, brother, soul mate, and everything in between and so so much more.

Thank you Lord for the gifts, the blessings of the people you have brought into my life. No physical material thing could ever be better than that!