I have a short list right now. I'm sure I will think of something more later (I hope) but for now:
I am thankful that I still have my husband.
I am thankful for this community of women that support one another when we need it, no matter if the issue is small and frivolous or monumental. We always have each other's backs. I am honored and thankful to be among you amazing women.
"Not gonna lie; I kind of keep expecting you to post one day that you threw down on someone who clearly had no idea that today was NOT THEIR DAY." ~dontcallmeshirley
I'm thankful for my family. I had a m/c last year a little bit before thanksgiving and this year I'm holding a baby. I love my kids and husband so much.
I'm also thankful that all of my needs and many of my wants are affordable to us. Something like needing to replace tires doesn't wreck our budget, and we are able to bless our families and community with our time and money.
Also thankful for health. We've spent a lot of time in doctors offices and hospitals this summer/fall but we are healthy and whole and I am so thankful for that.
And I am thankful for the people in my life who support and love me.
Jobs for myself and DH we both really enjoy (even if they drive us crazy sometimes).
Having family close by.
Great friends, close by and far away, who fill our gaps and let us fill their lives in turn.
For God giving me daily optimism - I can almost always find ways to laugh and get a refreshed grip on myself and silliness around me.
DH, who is really the best person I could have been matched with, that we get to live this life together and laugh at the world together over memes and GIFs.
That God didn't answer every prayer I uttered through my life. That could have been a disaster.
Post by mominatrix on Nov 26, 2014 20:22:46 GMT -5
I'm thankful for (generally) happy and healthy family members, who are insane and crazy and wonderful.
I'm thankful for my own health. Despite abusing myself for decades, I'm really OK.
Although we have our issues, I'm thankful for my parents who taught me so so much.
...like, right at the moment, I'm thankful I was taught to knit (and crochet, a little) when I was a little kid. I'm trying to teach an adult friend to knit and it just seems so painful!
...and also, because I'm making (knitting) so so many Christmas gifts this year, I'm thankful for the ability (in terms of knowledge) and the opportunity (in terms of time and $$ for supplies) to be able to do such a thing for my family (both close and extended) and friends.
I'm thankful for the people on this board who help me keep the thinking part of my brain in gear, even on days when it seems like that part of my brain is a distant memory.
-That graduation is only a few weeks away after 6 years of work -My hubby who has been the ultimate supportive spouse -The twins, who surprise me every day and are growing up to be just like me (scary as that is) -That I got a new job starting in January -gifs -GBCN and all of the amazing people who are a part if it -my animals -pie
I am thankful for two beautiful, healthy kids. And for my husband who works hard to provide us with a beautiful new home that is pretty darn awesome. I have a bunker! And a movie theatre room! And two bar fridges and a wine cellar!! Growing up poor, these are not things I ever thought I would have.
I am thankful that I am able to volunteer my time as a Guide leader to 16 young women in the community. I get as much out of it as they do I think! I am also thankful I have the financial means to donate money to my favourite causes.
I'm thankful to have decent parents and amazing siblings. They also live within an hour and are so helpful with my kids. That is pretty awesome.
I'm thankful to my friends IRL and on these boards
I'm pretty thankful for my life. I have an awesome husband, great kids, a job I adore, a house I love that is mine, a family who supports me, friends who love me, and message boards to rant and rave to
"Hello babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. On the outside, babies, you've got a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies-"God damn it, you've got to be kind.”
Post by feistypants on Nov 26, 2014 21:27:12 GMT -5
This year, I'm thankful for so many things:
- I'm thankful for DH. He is the most incredible man I've ever met, and he takes so much care to make me happy. I honestly can't imagine my life without him. - I'm thankful for our baby. We originally had a 1-5% chance of conceiving without IVF, and were preparing for our first IVF cycle when I got my BFP. She is truly our miracle. - I'm thankful for the friends who just smile and nod whenever I go all crazy pregnant FTM. I've never been more thankful for my support system than I am this year. - I'm thankful for my job and for my chosen field. I've got options open to me, which is a privilege that many don't have. When things got rough at my last job, I was lucky enough to be able to return to my previous job without any problems. - I'm thankful for all of you. I really enjoy being able to come here and discuss things and learn from you. Thank you for letting me be a part of this community.
Post by cookiemdough on Nov 26, 2014 21:34:10 GMT -5
I am thankful for family and friends that have been my safety net this past year. They remind me who I am and of my worth and strength in my darkest times when I forget.
My children...they really are the cutest. And such great kids. It has been lovely hanging out for the last two days without having any place to be and just enjoying each other's company.
I am thankful for having a great job that provides me with security and flexibility. At work people think I kick ass and that is empowering.
I am finally seeing the positive in my current life circumstances. I have faith that my pending divorce and trials were meant to put me on a better path. I am not there yet but I am hopeful of my future.
Thankful for this board which provides me with a different perspective and has brought into my life a group of supportive, insightful and caring women.
I am thankful for another Thanksgiving with my family. We love spending the holiday together and we gave such a good time. But each year someone is not there due to death. It reminds me to be grateful for just waking up and that tomorrow is not promised.
I am thankful for: My family who I was lucky enough to be part of and friends who are close enough to be family. My husband who is my best friend and biggest support and love. Even with dealing with another loss this month, he is so amazing and loving. I don't know how I got so lucky. My son...my joy and saving grace. Our health. It was a scary year, but a clear scan...so amazing. Some friends I have made through this board. Amazing Learning from you all. I have been here for 7 years and no itch yet
"Not gonna lie; I kind of keep expecting you to post one day that you threw down on someone who clearly had no idea that today was NOT THEIR DAY." ~dontcallmeshirley
I'm so thankful to be sitting here breathing. It's the simple things that didn't feel so simple such a short time ago. I've had far too much wine courtesy of my sister tonight so I'm rambling but that's okay. This was a hard year. I've struggled with depression for years now and it really came to a head recently. I wanted to die. In the simplest sense, I just wanted to not exist. I just feel grateful to have made my way through it. I've never felt more alone than I have in these past few months, but I'm still here and I feel slightly less lonely. It gets better every day. I might have to write it on my hands sometimes just so that I can keep going, but I'm starting to believe it. Anyway. I'll probably delete this later if I even remember to, but yeah. I'm here. I'm breathing in and out. I'm smelling the shampoo in my baby girl's hair as she sleeps on me. I can't believe I ever wanted to miss out on that. I'm grateful.
Post by ChillyMcFreeze on Nov 26, 2014 22:56:33 GMT -5
I'm thankful for a job that, while often frustrating, is stable and gives me a great group of peers and role models to look up to.
I'm thankful for my husband who supports me in everything I do and also tempers me when things seem to be spiraling. He puts up with more than he's paid for!
I'm thankful that H has a job that gives him limitless joy. A contented, fulfilled spouse makes life better.
I'm thankful for my parents' good health. I can't imagine being without them.
I'm thankful for you all. I'm thankful that I've never had a real crisis to bring to you, but I know if I ever did, you'd be there.
My family has horrible luck on Thanksgiving (grandma died, my son was born 3 months early, my brother and sister both had to be in ICU for their liver disease) SO....I am just going to say I'm thankful no one is in the hospital tonight.
And pie. I had grape pie tonight. It was life changing.
My family has horrible luck on Thanksgiving (grandma died, my son was born 3 months early, my brother and sister both had to be in ICU for their liver disease) SO....I am just going to say I'm thankful no one is in the hospital tonight.
And pie. I had grape pie tonight. It was life changing.
What is grape pie?! And I'm glad your family is well tonight.
Manna from heaven is what it is!!! Everyone should experience it. It had crumb topping. /dies
Even though the bitch is leaving me I'm so thankful for sushi . She is such a good friend. I don't know what I'm going to do without her being 20 min away.
Even though the bitch is leaving me I'm so thankful for sushi . She is such a good friend. I don't know what I'm going to do without her being 20 min away.
We were proud you held it together at dinner. I don't know how long I'll last.
I'm thankful for you and every other solid friend I've met on the crazy journey through my travels. (Which includes a huge percentage of this board which had existed more than twice as long as my stay in any 1 location)
I am coming back to add a huge thing. I am thankful for my antidepressants, doctor and therapist after getting severe PPD. Having a team of support with mental health was probably life-saving for me. And kb, I'm glad you're here too.
Post by orangeblossom on Nov 27, 2014 10:06:14 GMT -5
I wanted to add one more thing.
I'm thankful for my health. Even though I felt hen pecked to death earlier this year, with appt after appt, and a potential repeat surgery, all things considered, I'm relatively healthy. Sure, I've got some chronic stuff I need to manage, and a family medical history that is scary and always putting me and the doctor on high alert, I a) have an amazing internist, who always advocates for me, and b) good health insurance.
Post by cattledogkisses on Nov 27, 2014 14:17:08 GMT -5
I love this thread.
I am thankful for so many things, but mostly that this guy is home with me for the holidays this year. And generators. I am thankful for generators today.
Post by meshaliuknits on Nov 27, 2014 15:11:45 GMT -5
I'm thankful for the parts of my family that aren't locked up or crazy, that H and I are gainfully employed if not completely happy, that I have wonderful friends, both online & IRL that love & support me.
Also pie. And chocolate. Cookies. Cake. Candy. And, of course, yarn.
Post by stealthmom on Nov 27, 2014 15:25:34 GMT -5
I am also thankful for my baby gabriel. Nov. Of last year I didn't even know if I'd be at thanksgiving we were so worried about gabriel being extremely premature. He lastest longer than anyone thought and today he's totally healthy. He is such a gift and I'm so thankful for him.
I'm thankful that my DH's treatment is working so well that he's able to work his 24 hour shift yesterday/today. We gave his oncologist our parade grandstand tickets, I'm thankful for her & everyone at Sloan-Kettering as well.
I'll be more thankful when his crabby ass gets home safe.