Thankful For...

For the past several years my EH and I would head out and stand in line for the Black Friday festivities. It all started when I had to write a story for a Journalism class regarding this holiday tradition, and since then we were hooked. Whether it was the flat screen TV, refrigerator, $5 kitchen supplies, we could not wait to stand in line and partake in this madness. 

For whatever reason, it is this tradition with my EH that I am missing most today. I could not help but cry earlier this evening thinking about where he must be, and how I would love to be with him. I had to stop myself though and reflect on my year and what I am grateful for. 

So when I think of the year I've had, I am so incredibly thankful for everyone who has been there loving and supporting me. Whether near or far, I have felt so cared for. 

To say this has been one of the most challenging years of my life would be an understatement and although this is not the path I had imagined I would be on, I can't help but appreciate the strength I h

ave gained because of it. 

For everyone I have crossed paths with, and for those people in my life who have only lasted seasons, I thank them for the purpose they have served and for teaching me valuable lessons along the way. 

There are some very special people missing from my life, other than my EH, this Thanksgiving and wherever they may be this year, I am thinking of all of them and sending my love.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!