This Thanksgiving is far different than any other. This year, much like many others, I feel full but this year, my fullness is far different than any that have come before. I feel full of life and happiness this year. A serene calm has befallen my heart the past week as we have prepared for my very favorite times of the year. I’ve found that year over year, I see my life unfold before me and I find that each year I’ve more and more to be thankful for…so much so that I find myself wondering just what I’ve done to deserve such happy moments.
It’s been a crazy year as I’ve found myself in a far different place than I have ever been and while I can’t say I’ve loved every minute of it {hey, I’ve never been one to spare my feelings} it has definitely been an adventure. It’s a hard thing to remind yourself every day that there are so many blessings in life but thankfully, there is a time of year devoted to such things. I am a mom. Really. A mom. I have a baby. That I am responsible for. That I love every single inch of. Our own little miracle who we are thankful for, every single day {even at 3pm on a weekday}. I am a wife. Who has been such for nearly 5 years. I am old enough to have been married for 5 years. I’m married to a man who I get and who gets me. Who I adore and admire. Who I am thankful for, every single moment. I have a family, friend and support system who I could not make it without. People who like me. And who I like. People who put up with my weirdness and love me through and through. People who I am thankful for, every single second.
I have a warm, cozy bed to slip into each night. Two fluffy pillows that I snuggle my face into. A spouse to spoon into. And sweet dreams in my head.
I may not be a celebrity. Or rich and established. But I’ve much to be thankful for this year. Much to feel blessed by. Much to hope is still the same in years to come. If only. If only I could bottle this very year. Capture this moment in time. I could always know that I’ve lived a happy life. That I’ve much to be thankful for.
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