Ahhh, yes, it is one of my favorite holidays. I get all Clark Griswald about it sometimes, even. I love turkey, and everything that goes with it. The best thing about Thanksgiving, though, is the pause we take to really evaluate all the blessings of the year. How happy we are that our son is thriving and excelling in his chosen field at college. How great it is that our mom is still in fairly good health. How gratifying it is to have a great job at a school we love. To meet new friends, to adopt new sweet kittens, to find a super awesome lawn and snow guy who actually takes pride in his work!
This year I'm also thankful that I am in better health. I have lost more than a hundred pounds since my heaviest ever, and my blood pressure is no longer dangerously high. In the spring, I will be able to continue my trek to fitness with a double knee replacement. I feel like my life is beginning again, and I want to embrace it with open arms.
My wish for all my friends and family this Thanksgiving is that you look around yourselves and really notice all the positive things in your life. It has been a rough year, I'm not denying, but we are stronger and wiser for it. Enjoy being with the people who love you and whom you love. Happy Turkey Day!
