Today... I Am Thankful

"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, and a stranger into a friend." Melody Beattie

 

Mmmm... Thanksgiving, good to see you again. The time spent with family and friends during the holidays - and lets be honest... the food, parties and ugly sweaters that come along with them - all make my heart warm and fuzzy inside. (ha)

 

Thanksgiving is one of the many times I sit back and reflect on my life, counting all the ways/things/experiences I am thankful for. Even the ones that may not seem quite like blessing, always are.

 

November was a good month filled with Utah games, taking baby girl to the Leonardo for the Body Exhibit (so cool!), BF breakfast and mimosa's, kiddie dates, time on the mat (we meet a few times a week doing yoga and it has been just what I needed), stay-cations in Midway, Wendover shenanigans, Color Me Mine dates, The Hunger Games release (yeah, we're those girls), another book report squish had to do (this one was on a book about the Nazi's - interesting to watch her read the stories walking away with such an impactful message), Thanksgiving with my loves (including our yearly tradition of feeding the homeless), Twinner moves home, bathroom upgrades (Merry Christmas to me), and of course, more football!

My life truly is blessed and I believe there is ALWAYS much to be thankful for. Regardless of our trials, we really are all one beating heart and we need to remember that. Forgiving quickly, loving unconditionally and speaking kindly.

 

Today I am thankful... and for that, I would like to say thanks. So...

• First, and foremost, thank you God for the breath you give me.
• Thank you baby girl, Maddy and Shady Boo for our little family.
• Thank you Momma, Brother(s) and Sis(s) for your unconditional love.
• Thank you besties... for being there thru thick and thin..My lifers, whom I also call my family.
• Thank you roof over my head and the career that helps keep it there.
• Thank you food for being so attainable and nourishing.
• Thank you forgiveness; for without you, we'd all be lost.
• Thank you U.S of A for allowing us freedom and the possibility to be/do whatever it is that we want.
• Thank you teacher's; the good, the bad, and even the ugly. Without you, I would have no growth.
• Thank you light that shines at the end of the tunnel.
• Thank you Universe for the limitless opportunities that come my way.
• Thank you "Pony" for not giving up on me when I almost gave up on myself.
• Thank you Village for helping me love, nurture and raise this beautiful girl.
• Thank you Sacred City for all that you've showed me.
• Thank you new friendships... for showing me the necessity of releasing old relationships to make room for new.
• Thank you love; for without you there would be no joy.
• Thank you "My Person," I could not do this life without you.
• Thank  you baby daddy... for the amazing father you are to our baby girl.

I've realized the goal in this life is not to connect with the 8 million outsiders in this world, but to connect closely with those who resonate with you best. So thank you to all of you on my journey. And for those still with me... let's make this last month count.

 

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