There is so much sadness in the world today.
Lost lives, lost jobs, lost homes, lost hope.
Listening to the news, it's just so easy to get depressed.
Although times are tough, we all can find SOMETHING to be thankful for. I was raised to have a positive attitude and I do prefer to see the glass half full.
Today, more than ever I need to look for the positive and thought I'd list some of my many blessings here, then I hope you'll share yours with me.
So here's mine, in no particular order:
1. I'm thankful for this "job" I've done for the last 24 years. A job that I love and actually miss when I'm away for too long. A job where I get to work with women I truly love and admire. A job where I get to hang out with really wonderful people who share my love of beautiful fabric. I'm thankful for our sweet customers who I count as friends.
2. I'm thankful for this blog where I can share what's on my mind, what's new and what makes me, me. I love that it's brought me closer to my friends and customers and I love it when you share your thoughts with me. I have laughed, cried and prayed for many bloggy friends I have never even met.
3. I'm thankful for my husband that I knew just six months before I married him. I love that he still loves me even though I am nothing like that girl he married 41 years ago next week. I love that he is proud of me and that he thinks I'm doing a good job.
4. I'm thankful for our children and grandchildren. Proud of our sons that provide for their families so their wives can be home with their children.
5. I'm thankful for Nathan's brilliant doctors at Stanford Children's Hospital. I am thankful for the other families with children with DBA that support, comfort and encourage one another. I'm thankful that Nathan is doing as well as he is and for all of the wonderful people who unselfishly donate blood regularly.
6. I'm thankful for Starbucks, date night, reality TV, Tahoe Joe's mashed potatoes, Fresca, my camera, Trader Joe's, new shoes and handbags, "my" radio station, my sewing machine and time to use it, a clean office and sewing room, walks on the beach and finding sea glass. Thankful that I've been able to resist sugar for the last three months. = )
So, there's my list. What's yours?
Have a blessed day everyone.
