time for some thanksgiving...

 1. My boys - I don't know what I would do without Bo and Rex, they are amazing!

2.  A warm bed to cuddle up in .

3.  My family.

4.  My job and the wonderful people I work with and the amazing, resilient clients I serve.

5.  Coke - who knows what I'd been like sans caffeine!

6.  My cell phone - I have no idea how I'd get by without it...my life is on there!

7.  My friends - I really think I have some of the best friends in the world!

8.  The men and women who serve our country selflessly.

9.  My birthday - a little reminder of how long I've spent as part of this amazing life I lead.

10.  Crafts and Books - my two favorite things to do (besides sleep) with my free time, making my life feel much less stressful and enjoyable on an almost daily basis.

what are you THANKFUL for???

I am thankful for...

I got this in an email forward today and thought it was just the perfect thing to hear/read today...

I AM THANKFUL FOR THE WIFE WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME, AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE. 

FOR THE HUSBAND WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.  

FOR THE TEENAGER WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS.  

FOR THE TAXES I PAY  
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED.  

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.  

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG  
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.  

FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE  

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING  
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.  

FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH.  

FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.  

FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.  

FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.  

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.  

AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MANY E-MAILS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.