Well, first let me say how sorry I am that I had disappeared for awhile. I actually had this really great post just about finished. It had lots of great photos and fun commentary attached and then I had a technical difficulty and poof it went away. Lesson learned is to save as I go. As you can imagine, I was very upset about my blog post gone bad and frankly, I had a real mad-on and couldn't be motivated to post for a few days. Just about the time that I was ready to resume my blogginess, S**T hit the fan and my world was rocked for about seven days straight. Now, I'm not going to go into any great detail about the S**T, suffice it to say it concerned my middle one and when your kid is a hurtin' your heart is a breakin'. This little life event not only rocked my world but my hubbie's as well. Currently we are on the road to recovery. As we recover, I am reminded that life certainly does go on and time is a great healer. That being said, when one goes through an event such as the one we just endured, it does remind you who your true friends are. So in honor of true friendship and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday- I give you my current list (in no particular order) of things I am THANKFUL for....
1. My friends-(and not the ones who showed their true colors.) Seriously folks, I just want to give great big hugs and kisses to all my "buds" who listened, supported and acted indignant on my behalf. I just can't express my gratitude for all the moral support you provided me and mine. Couldn't have made without you.
2. My family-What doesn't break you down certainly does make you stronger. My kids as a rule get along, but like many families they sometimes act like they are the Bickerson's. It made my momma heart sing to see my kids picking each other up and sticking up for each other.
3. My husband- Tough times can hurt or help a marriage. This event was a time that B and I had to give and take regarding our feelings at any one moment. Rest assured, those feelings changed about every 30 minutes over a seven day period. Honestly, I was never more proud to be my husband's wife during this time. I know I told him how much I appreciated how we worked together on this, but I want him to know again just how very much I love him and the way we handled things TOGETHER. (Being that we both are very strong, independent folks who think they have all the answers it sometimes is challenging to communicate. This wasn't the time for independence-united we stood.)
4. My faith- Although it was touch and go for awhile, I really had to let go and Let God. I know that may sound a little bible school campy to some of you- but I really mean it. It's easy to believe and say you depend on your faith and belief in God when things are just going along. But when the time comes that you have to stand down and step aside from yourself and really let the will of God take over- that my friends is profound.
And now for some random thankfulnesses....(don't think that's a word..) But you know what I mean!
Eldest and her boyfriend. Although they have been dating a little longer than I truly believe kids in high school should be (2 1/2 years) I'm proud and grateful for they way they conduct themselves. They take time to spend with their friends and family; as well as handle school, extra curricular activities and jobs. They do keep a healthy balance to their relationship and act appropriatley. Thank you!
That little football team I love- well they continued on in their journey of being undefeated (8-0) and went on to win the Toy Bowl Championship! Go Raiders!
Just in case you didn't believe me- see they have a trophy and everything!
I'm thankful that another school project has come to a successful end! (Blessed Katharine Drexel wore glasses just like those....aren't you wondering why the weight of that cross hasn't toppled her over?)
I'm thankful that even though things could have gone in a much different direction, this guy held his head high and didn't lose sight of what was important. He kept true to himself and for that I'm truly grateful. Life is made up a series of moments- how you choose to spend them depends on you. How you react when one of those moments goes bad shows true character. Thank you for showing me what you're made of and for making me proud.
