Happy Thanksgiving!

I have so much to be thankful for this year, I don't know where to begin. I'm thankful for our family, without whom, there are times we wouldn't have eaten or been able to keep a roof over our heads.

I'm thankful for my meds which have made my life much more livable even with the inevitable side effects (which could have been much worse). I'm thankful that God led us to a good doctor who was very understanding of our situation and knew just which med combination to try.

I'm thankful for my son. He continues to amaze me with his thoughtfulness, his intellect, and his emotional and physical growth. I'm so proud and impressed with the man he is growing into. And I love it when he hugs me!

And then, there's Mike. What words can I possibly use to describe how thankful I am for him? He's taught me so much about unconditional love and understanding. He takes such wonderful care of me without regard to what it costs him. He's a partner, a lover, a best friend, a caretaker, a cheerleader. He's the most amazing man I've ever met. I know God made him just for me, and I could never in a million years be worthy of such a gift.

I'm grateful for the roof over our heads, the electricity being on (no matter how far behind we've gotten on the bill), the water staying on, and for the internet (which is sometimes my only contact with the outside world due to depression or anxiety). I'm grateful that the car still runs. I'm grateful for the food in the cupboard and the air we breathe. I'm grateful for air condition!

And finally, I'm thankful for our friends, both the ones we talk to daily like Derek and the ones we talk to occassionally like Sarah and Amber. I can't tell you how much you all mean to us. I'm thankful for team-up nights in CoX and D&D nights with Steve and Lisa.

All in all, I'm humbled by how truly blessed we are.

May you each have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving.