Happy November!!

Wow it is very weird to think it is already November!!! It is hard to believe. Last night as I was laying in bed I started to think about life a year ago. It's weird that it's been a year because I remember last year this time so vividly. I agree with April that it's a month of rememberance. A year ago this week was when things took a dramatic turn in my Dad's fight against cancer. What seemed like the impossible because reality. I cherish the memories I have, both good and scary and sad. April mentioned in her blog that there couldn't have been a better month for my Dad to pass away. November is the time we give thanks and remember all that we have been blessed with. I agree. My Dad has blessed my life with so many things and the events that happend before, during and after his passing are ones that I cherish and know I am blessed to have experienced. I miss my Dad every day. There isn't one day I don't have a thought of him, but I am so greateful for the love he has for me & the love my heavenly father has for me too. I truely am greateful for all my blessings. My Dad taught through his example that no matter what your circumstance is, you are blessed in one way or another. Even to the end of his earthly life he was always giving thanks for what health he had & for everything else he had in life. Not sure I would have been able to do the same. My family is also blessed to have such a great Mom! It's not been the easiest road but she is doing great!

It seems every year there usually something that people put an empahsis on for "what they are greateful for". This year I have to say my family. We have always all been "friends" but this past year we have all been able to develop a true friendship and learned what it means to lean on your family for support. Your not here alone, nor do you go through your trials alone. There is always someone there to be with you. My siblings are truely my greatest of friends. My favorite thing to do is hang out with my family. Be with all my siblings and their families and just talk and play games and be ourselves.

I am also greateful for my husband and all he does for me. I am truely appriciative of his willingness to do what it takes to support us. It's not always easy but you make it! Living in his parent's basement isn't bad, but everyone knows it's easier to be in your own place. Working at 4 am isn't what anyone WANTS to do, but its what is neccessary for now. I am greateful for him being supportive of me and putting our needs before his desires. I know we are going to have a great future!!!

There are so many things I am greateful for along with PEOPLE that I am greateful for. I hope you all can give thanks for what you are greateful for at this time! Happy November!