Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner this topic has been on my mind a lot.  The entire season of giving is upon us and I always take special care to give thanks.  Its something I’ve spread to my children and last night after we finished our family reading time we started thinking about what we were grateful for.  And my kids suprised by saying things like I’m glad I don’t have aids.  Or I’m glad I have enough food to eat.

That made me realize how lucky I am in the scheme of the larger world.  I don’t have to have the nicest, newest car or the trendy clothes to be grateful.

So here’s my list of things I’m grateful for:

My parents who are always there for me no matter how badly I may have screwed up.
My kids who can always make me laugh even when they’ve misbehaved.
My love who is just calm and steady and after a few deep breaths is always the man of my dreams.
I’m very glad that I have made such great friends through my love of reading both other writers and other readers.
I’m also thankful that I have my big house but not because of the house itself but because it provides shelter for my family and a safe haven for us to find sanctuary from busy schedules.
I’m also very glad to have internet shopping so I can go to the mall and just enjoy being there not have to fight crowds to get bargains!!!

What about you?  What are you thankful for?

Kathy