Thanks Giving...

Thanksgiving 09
I am thankful for songs that make me get up and want to shake it regardless of how miserable my day has been.
I am grateful for my nephew Negy and his awe and love for life that he shares with everyone who meets him. His utter excitement over the smallest things. Makes you see the world in a whole new light.
I am thankful for the people in my life who have given me a new appreciation for my life (Jim, Heather, Lynn, Olivia, Rob, Jill, Maxine, my Aunt Helen, children, etc.)
I'm thankful for the new relationship I've made with my mom over the last two years and how much more it's deepened over the last few months.
I'm thankful my SIL seems to be in better health and spirits and hopefully this year my birthday won't be spent during a sad time again (two years in a row is ENOUGH) but instead a time of celebration for C.
I am so thankful for the "village" that's formed for C and me. (my family, some friends, church family, and even a few exs mom's. Makes me feel like I must have been a sweet girl and not one they hated their son for bringing home).
I'm thankful I've reconnected with my church family and that the love there hasn't died even though I didn't go for two years pretty much.
I'm thankful that even though my relationship with someone isn't ideal it's no worse or a regret and I know things could be much worse...
As always I'm thankful that I was given the parents I have and each day they amaze me more.
Most of all I'm thankful for Love.