Thankful

I am a sucker for this time of year, Christmas is by far my favorite holiday!! Nothing bad ever seemed to happen at Christmas which always made it feel magical to me. Even as an adult the feeling still remains. It isn't about the gifts, giving or receiving, it's about the people you care about. I know how corny this sounds and if those of you reading this are gagging I am sorry... It's true though.

I am thankful for my family and very grateful that we are all so close. I am thankful for my friends, especially those that have stuck by me through the hardest times in my life (i.e. Jenny Tanner, I love you girly!!) I am thankful for everything my dad taught me before he passed;
1. Be an honest person, if you don't have your word you don't have anything
2. Work hard, it's the only way to get what you want
3. Treat others with kindness and respect, if you can help someone in a time of need then do it.
4. Above all value family and friends, show them how much they mean to you. Life is short and they are the ones that make interesting :)


I miss him, especially during the holidays but I am thankful to have had him as my father and I am very thankful to have my mother... He would be proud of us and truth be told I still feel him with me. I still hear his laugh and I still can feel his reassuring hand on my back when things get hard. I am thankful for everything I have been given and everything that is to come. I am thankful for all of you. Merry Christmas. I hope it is filled with family, friends, joy and laughter as well as a little but of magic.