Well.. here we are.. being thankful for all the great things in our lives. Not a bad thing to take some time and be appreciative of the gifts we have. I came to the realization tonight that in the town I live in.. I'M RICH.. but in another town.. well..I would probably be nearer the lower middle class. Not that status means much to me. I moved to my town to be in the town I teach in... nothing more.. nothing less. When you're about to go it alone and have to think about finances with three kids... where you live is a big one. I have grown to love this little "city." I don't know of many other places where you can have total strangers treat you like long time friends. I am thankful for that. I am as laid back as this place is in terms of material life. Give me a warm summer evening, a set of horseshoe pits and a camp fire... ( we dont need to mention a frosty cold beverage) and life is good. So to whom it may concern... I am thankful for my life... may it continue to be as wonderful as it has been lately. On a sadder note.. On this day I was thankful to have my family together for dinner. It's been 27 years since my mother sat with us to enjoy a thanksgiving.. and this year is the hardest for me because I am the age she was when we shared our last thanksgiving with her. 41 is way to young... and I realize now how "YOUNG" my mom was. I know today she was with us.... and I know each day she blesses us. We just don't always realize it. SO thank you mom.. for raising me well.. for being the woman I still idolize 27 years later.. and for your love. I can't wait to see you again one day in heaven. I LOVE YOU.
