On the 12th Day of Thanksgiving

The 12 Days of Thanksgiving

On the 12th day of Thanksgiving, I'm thankful I could spend time with my family, even if my hubby had to work. My youngest daughter and I are currently watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, then we will leave to go to my parent's home. I will get to visit not only with my parents, but my brother and sister-in-law, my nephew, my niece and my two oldest daughters and their boyfriends. Later in the evening, I will meet up with my mother-in-law and we will go to her oldest son's home for another meal. I will get to spend time not only with my mother-in-law, but my two brother-in-laws and their wives and my niece. My hubby will be arriving as soon as he leaves work.

All in all, I have much to be thankful for - a loving family, my health, my job, my friends and so many other things that I sometimes take for granted. I'm thankful to God for allowing me to have such wonderful people in my life and for allowing me to live my life well.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

On the 11th Day of Thanksgiving

The 12 Days of Thanksgiving

On the 11th day of Thanksgiving, I am thankful for my two future son-in-laws. If you've followed my blog at all, then you know my oldest two daughters are getting married next year - one in June, the other October. They are both marrying super guys - both named Jason, if you can believe that! - and I feel lucky that my girls were able to find such good men to be their partners. All I have ever wanted for my children was for them to be happy, and these two men make my girls happy.

Now, if I can just survive two weddings in one year - not to mention having to deal with my ex and his family - that will be something to truly be thankful for!

On the 10th Day of Thanksgiving

The 12 Days of Thanksgiving

On the 10th day of Thanksgiving, I want to give thanks again for the health of my mother-in-law. We have a follow-up doctor's appointment this morning, and it amazes me what incredible health my MIL is. She turned 84 this summer and with the exception of some minor aches and pain she is still a go-getter. Because I'm the only daughter-in-law who lives close by (she has 3 sons), I am typically the one who accompanies her on medical visits. I pray for her continued good health and happiness. (My own parents are 20 years younger than my MIL - I'm the oldest child; my hubby is the baby).

On the 9th Day of Thanksgiving

The 12 Days of Thanksgiving

On the 9th day of Thanksgiving, I am thankful for the rain we are receiving. Even though it is a cold rain, after the drought of this summer, it is good to have rain again. I have always been a person who loved cold, rainy days, so this day seems perfect to me.

On the 8th Day of Thanksgiving

The 12 Days of Thanksgiving

On the 8th day of Thanksgiving, I am thankful for a lazy Sunday afternoon to spend with my family. After the hassle of a long work week and the rush-rush of evening activities, it's fun to relax with the family, eat too much, talk too much and catch up on television we missed during the week. We also get to catch up on projects, plans and goals for the coming week.

On the 7th Day of Thanksgiving

The 12 Days of Thanksgiving

On the 7th day of Thanksgiving, I am thankful for our new president-elect Barack Obama and his team of hardworking people. I am hopeful that under his tutelage, our wonderful country will finally be back on track. Three wars - Iraq, Afghanistan and Terror - have left our country broken, scarred and depleted. Under Obama's leadership I would like to see our America rise again and be the great nation of the world - for the sake of my children and grandchildren.

On the 6th Day of Thanksgiving

The 12 Days of Thanksgiving

On the 6th day of Thanksgiving, I am thankful my hubby, my oldest 2 daughters and I still have jobs. My hubby works in the media, so I guess there will always be news. I'm a Church secretary, so I guess people will always need their religion. But my girls both work at the same Brake Parts factory and I'm worried about the slow down and failure of the automotive industry. I pray we will all be able to hold onto our jobs to provide a decent living.

On the 5th Day of Thanksgiving

The 12 Days of Thanksgiving

On the 5th day of Thanksgiving, I am thankful for my health and for the health of my family. Although my hubby and I have both had some health scares over the past few years, we are back on the right track to healthy eating and living. Like my Granny Devine used to say:

"If you have your health, you have everything."

Here's to many more years of health and happiness!

On the 4th Day of Thanksgiving

The 12 Days of Thanksgiving

On the 4th day of Thanksgiving, I give thanks that both my wonderful parents are still alive and fairly healthy. Also my mother-in-law, who celebrated her 84th birthday this summer. I realize many people my age have already lost their parents, so still having my parents in my life is a joy every day.

On the 3rd Day of Thanksgiving

The 12 Days of Thanksgiving

On the 3rd day of Thanksgiving, I am thankful for the hearing and eyesight the Lord graced me with. Without these, I would not have been able to enjoy the Christmas play rehearsal of my youngest daughter tonight. Out of the mouths of babes, clarity has entered my life.

On the 2nd Day of Thanksgiving

The 12 Days of Thanksgiving


On the 2nd day of Thanksgiving, I am thankful for the home my family has built and for the wisdom to know that home is not necessarily a house or apartment. Home is where the heart is.

On the 1st Day of Thanksgiving

Thanks to Jessica for hosting the 12 Days of Thanksgiving!

On this first day of Thanksgiving, I am so thankful for my loving hubby, who sticks with me through thick and thin.

I am thankful for my 3 beautiful daughters, who have each turned into lovely women with goodness, kindness and humility in their hearts.