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“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” ~Cynthia Ozick

How often do we pause to appreciate what we have in life?

Today, on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2011, this is what I am thankful for…

1. My parents – Without them, I would not be me…in every sense.
Thank you for everything…I love you Mom and Dad!

2. My children – For teaching me what love is all about, I love you Brooklyn, Dominic and Kennedy! I am blessed to have 4 other children in my life that are not of my womb but I love just as much...I love you Courtney, Lexi, Jeremy and Dylan. The 7 of you make up the best Tribe I could ever ask for!

3. For my soul mate – For being the one who understands everything I’m going through and loves me for who I am and without condition.
Thank you for coming into my life Randy Stein! I love you!

4. The gift of sight – For letting me experience the colors of life


5. The gift of hearing - For letting me experience the trickle of rain, the laughter of my children, and the harmonious chords of music


6. The sense of touch - For letting me feel the breeze of the wind and hold the hands of the ones I love.

7. The gift of smell – For letting me be able to smell beautiful flowers.

8. The gift of taste – For letting me savor the sweetness of fruits, the saltiness of seawater, the sourness of pickles and the spiciness of chili


9. For speech – For giving me the outlet to express myself, even if you don’t want to hear what I have to say =)

10. For my heart – For giving me the ability to feel


11. For my mind - For the ability to think, to store memories, and to create new solutions


12. For my good health – For enabling me to do what I want to do and for what I’m going to do in the future


13. For Tears – For helping me express my deepest emotions


14. For Disappointment - So I understand the things that matter to me most


15. For Fears – So I know my opportunities for growth


16. For Pain – So I may become a stronger person


17. Sadness – So I may appreciate the spectrum of human emotions


18. Happiness – So I may soak in the beauty of life


19. For Books – For adding wisdom into my life


20. For my Job – For giving me a source of living and for being a medium where I can add value to the world


21. For the gift of Music - For lifting my spirits when I’m down and for filling my life with more love


22. For my best friends – For being there for me whenever I need them


23. For my enemies – For helping me uncover my blind spots so I can become a better person


24. For my mistakes - For helping me to improve and become better

25. For my Heartbreaks - For helping me mature and become a better person


26. For Laughter - It serenades my life with joy


27. For Love – It lets me feel what it means to truly be alive


28. For my life’s challenges – For helping me grow and become who I am


29. For Life - For giving me the chance to experience all that I’m experiencing, and will be experiencing in time to come

There are so many more things to be thankful for, but last but not least… #30:

For My God – For without Him none of the above , nor anything else would be possible.

I am a Blessed Woman… To all my friends and family, thank you for being who you are and touching the world with your presence. Thank you for giving me the chance to touch your life.

Happy Thanksgiving!!