Grateful…

This morning I am sitting here in a particularly quiet house drinking coffee and thinking about how fortunate I am. Thanksgiving is one of my very favorite holidays because it is truly about spending time with family and enjoying a meal of foods that we don’t eat often. There are no gifts, no big productions (at least not with my family) and we get to just sit around a table and visit. I get the opportunity to get some cuddles from my nephews, and I can just relax and decompress for a whole day.

 

I was trying to think of what to write about this week and it occurred to me this morning that I have so much to be grateful for in this life. Instead of being too deep or introspective, this post is truly about all the things I am thankful for in this life.

 

First things first, I have an incredible husband who loves and supports everything I do… even when it is crazy. He is an amazing human being and I get to call him mine. We have gone through some tough times, and, let’s face it, who hasn’t? That said, we manage our tough times. We survive them, and we try to come out the other side having learned something and being better. I am so lucky for all that he brings to my life and I wouldn’t change anything for the world.

 

My family is my rock, and I am forever grateful for a support system and many friendships I was born into and married into. We are all very different people, yet we take care of each other. I often find myself looking around and feeling my heart swell at family functions. As this generation of my family is fighting through the growing pains of becoming adults with spouses, kids, mortgages, etc. I am so thankful to be the oldest cousin on both sides and to be able to occasionally give some advice because it means I get to hear from all of them regularly.

 

I have a tribe. They are hands down some of the best people I have ever encountered. I don’t know how I have stumbled into having the friends I do but I thank my lucky stars every day for them. I have the kind of friends that are family. We are there for each other, we cry together, we laugh together, and we celebrate each other every single day.

 

In 2018, I was also lucky enough to stumble into a gym family that amazes me with their support every day. I cannot believe the changes I have made this year and it is due in part to the people around me who have helped keep me accountable, cheered me on, and listened on my bad days. I can honestly say that I feel like I am at home at RPP. That’s how comfortable I am there, and I don’t think everyone has that luxury at the gym.

 

The truth is, these are just a few things that I count as blessings in my life. I could probably go on for days, but as I was thinking this morning I realized that it truly is the people in my life that are the difference makers. I hope each of you reading takes the time to express gratitude to your loved ones as we enter this holiday season. Be grateful, be kind, enjoy times with your people, and have fun.