There are so many things to be thankful for in my life. I could list hundreds. I was able to sleep in, run 8 miles with friend Julie, and then head to the family festivities.
Josh and I watched the news when we woke up. There was a story about a nine year old who started letters to soldiers over seas. They showed video clips of soldiers who received the letters and how thankful they were. "Letters from home make our jobs worth it. It keeps us going." this man said. Somehow I found that awesome! A nine year old did this?! I instantly felt awful for the men and women fighting for us and not being able to see their families today. Thank you to each of them!
The nine year old also said after her friend told her her dad was getting deployed. "I couldn't imagine not seeing my parents for over a year!" How true!! I can't imagine not being able to see my family today. I know I couldn't handle a YEAR!! It made me realize how lucky I really am. Every one in my family gets along. We are able to have a big meal together and spend the night bowling together. We are thankful for our limited time together.
Today Aunt Chris cooked a great meal and everyone else contributed too. The boys did some light metal detecting and we all bowled. Everyone was a good sport too even the guys. We did 10 frames of crazy bowling followed by 10 more for a little chunk of change!
I received numerous texts from family, friends, and former players and current players. That to me, is awesome!! It's such a great feeling to get a text saying Happy Thanksgiving. And not just the group ones. It means so much to know people thought of you, even if it was for thirty seconds. They still did. I started thinking about how many people I am thankful for too. I shot some texts out as Josh drove us to dinner.
As Josh and I stopped at the gas station to get some cash, I felt sorry for the two young guys who were working. They didn't get to spend that time with your families. Ugh, made me for guilty for even going into the gas station. Geez! I suck!
Today, though my thoughts were with our friends the Scholten's. They didn't get to spend their Thanksgiving at home with family, but rather a dinner out and at the hospital with their son, Max. I've mentioned Max in some earlier posts, however, today I am truly thankful that God is watching over our friends. Each day Max is fighting to survive. We hope he can be released and be home for Christmas. Watching my friends live in the hospital for the past four weeks is awful. It's true though, God only gives you what you can handle. I don't think I'm strong enough for what they are going through. Bethany is an outstanding mother. Max couldn't ask for anyone better...besides maybe his wonderful father. :) I am thankful I met Bethany over ten years ago. Go Mighty Max!
Tomorrow, my grandma who delivered and raised five healthy, caring, and giving girls, is having surgery. She has cancer in her kidney and it's being fully removed. She's 79 years old. She is one of the reasons I am here today. She's the kindest most giving woman I know. She's the reason we still all get together for the holiday's. Today, unfortunately, she was feeling ill so she did not make it to Thanksgiving. It just wasn't the same without her! Sad, really. I've been praying since we found out, that she is a trooper through surgery tomorrow and fights this crappy cancer! I am thankful everyday for my grandma and my grandpa! If you're reading this, please keep my Grandma Stevens in your prayers tomorrow!
Some days, I wish I could do more for others. I wish I could be like Ellen and give away money or cars to people who need them. Good people! But, I can't...so I do what I can each day. I feel like each day, God has reminded me to be thankful and to be kind to others. Even though, that's not so easy, I sure try my best.
Maybe I am rambling, but I know I am lucky. I have an outstanding mother! I have a great stepfather and my dad's not so bad himself! I have a great husband, family, friends, job, home, car, and food to eat each day. I know today, there are some who did not have these things in their life.
I am thankful too for my blog. I have committed to it since January 1st and I haven't failed to post. Each day, even if it's crappy, I find something to be thankful for! I wonder what the world would be like if everyone could do the same?!
Happy Thanksgiving. I hope others was as great as mine! :)
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