Days Off !
Today I am thankful for...
Chad finally having a couple of days off! He's been working 3rd shift at the hospital and it was wonderful to have some fun last night and spend the whole day with him today alone.
sleeping in, being lazy
sunshine and nice weather
Kelsey's amazing intelligence, logic, imagination, love for acting, artistic ability, her insane humor, and the quiet calm that surrounds her. I finally understand what people meant when they told me she was an old soul when she was born.
Taylor's sunshine smile, she lights up the room with it. Her joy for life and the things she loves, her girlieness, energy, drive and persistence.
Jones's continuous inspiration and guidance over so many years, for myself and so many others.
The ripple effect that she started years ago with self exploration, art and TLC. ( my mom, several women from work, Chad, and now Karen are all taking random classes in St. Charles) My girls did the kids course, Chad will go to TLC this year, pushing for Karen next.
Chad's crazy joyous, silliness and excitement in the morning. I don't think he ever complains about anything. His unconditional love and courage to go from being single to having a family in such a short time. His patience, and kind, gentle nature, his strength and sensitivity. His open mind and ability to see the excitement and fun in mundane things/tasks.
My family's closeness and fierce defensiveness for each other.
Electricity and toilets :)
Kelsey's play Friday was fantastically funny! She did a great job playing the part of Nurse Willy in The Curious Savage. ooh and that her best friend played the lead part, and Taylor's friend was side splittingly funny as her character.
I am greatful that Taylor is best friends with Lisa's stepdaughter and that they get to spend every other weekend together at Lisa's house. I'm also grateful that Lisa is such a great mother when everyone had doubts, and is kind enough to let Taylor stay every other weekend so the girls can be together.
Old friendships. Vance's red hair, infectious energy, and his new start. Kevin's fearless ability to stand his ground, his love for debate, his fantastic smile, and his happiness. mj's strength, courage, perseverance, influence and love, and her undeniable ability to overcome and conquer. Craig's quiet strength, his unconditional love for mj, his courage and intelligence. And I hear both Gary and Jake coming back this year!
My mom
paying it forward
That I did the right thing with my second chance funds. Thank you michael
The sound of Taylor singing to herself when she's happy.
The effect that michael had on so many people.
because of mj I cause the ripple effect in my family with every new experience
That I recognized a few years ago what my dad just this year realized about time, regrets, and the ability to choose a different path over and over. That I have planned for my family's future now instead of ignoring the passage of time until it was too late.
My unexpected opportunities from tragedy
