On Being Thankful

I like to think I spend a lot of time reflecting on all of the things I have to be grateful for. And I do. But, it’s not all that often that I write those things down. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving, I’d like to share my gratitude list.

The Top 40 Things I Am Grateful For:

1. My son Justin. For he is truly the light of my life, even when he drives me nuts.

2. My Mother and My Father. Their undying love and support forever amazes me. And, for providing a roof over my head, food in my stomach, and the never-ending supply of toilet paper and laundry detergent. No, seriously. Thank you for that.

3. My whole entire family. Both sides. We may be crazy, and slightly dysfunctional, but I’d be nothing without each and every one of you. And we sure know how to have a great time together.

4. My Best Friends. You all know who you are.

5. The Written Word.

6. This Blog, and all of the wonderful people that have come into my life as a result.

7. Your Blogs, because each and every one of you [at one time or another] have made me laugh, made me cry, held my hand, inspired me, and taught me so very much.

8. My Apple Computer and my iPhone.

9. The Internet. Yep, I’m looking at you Facebook.

10. My Journals.

11. My Camera.

12. Television.

13. Music.

14. Sleeping-In.

15. Starbucks Coffee.

16. Newport 100’s.

17. Hard Rain and Thunderstorms.

18. Golf.

19. New Socks.

20. Fresh Linens

21. Fabreeze and other assorted Cleaning Products.

22. Mason Jars and Straws.

23. Scented Candles.

24. A Good Book.

25. Pajamas.

26. Great Food

27. Art, Museums, and The Theatre.

28. Health Benefits.

29. A Sense Of Humor.

30. My Brains.

31. Heated Debates.

32. Love.

33. Fireplaces.

34. Change.

35. My Past.

36. My Present.

37. My Future.

38. Laughter.

39. Tears.

40. Baby Wipes.

I hope everyone has a safe, fun-filled, and wonderful Thanksgiving. Enjoy this fabulous holiday weekend!

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70 Responses to On Being Thankful

  1. Same here Terri. I am very thankful to have you in my life!

  2. I hope you had a great holiday!

  3. Your list made me smile, get teary AND laugh… you are such a great writer. I wish we lived close enough to yuck it up together in person – I bet I would laugh so hard milk would come out of my nose with you!

    Such a beautiful list!

  4. Katherine, we would have a BLAST together!

  5. Awake In Rochester says:

    TOP 40 things? Wow! lol I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! 😉

  6. Thanks AIR. I sure did! In fact, I JUST posted my Thanksgiving update!
    HA! xoxoxo

  7. Sheila Sultani says:

    You know what I think is funny? That great list could also be titled – “The Top 40 things that irritate me the most”

  8. Anonymous says:

    I thought you’d keep up with Older Eyes and go for fifty!

  9. Jules says:

    Nice List!!

  10. Mike says:

    Yours appears to be slightly more insightful than my list. “Boobs” topped mine, although it appears that OlgaTTB already addressed that in your comments earlier. 🙂

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