I'm Thankful

Each morning, after I leave for work, I look at my Facebook page to see if anything interesting has happened with my friends over the past 8 hours.  Most of the time you see the posts about the weather, posts about the boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife doing something nice or occasionally the person that is upset at someone and wishes to voice that for everyone to see.  I rarely update my Facebook status, because I don't see the point.  My friends don't want to know what I am doing every minute of everyday. 

I do, however like to see the new trend of posting something that you are thankful for each day, beginning November 1 through Thanksgiving.  I believe that Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays, but also one of the most overlooked.  Store windows begin decorating for Christmas before Halloween, our city began decorating the the bridges the beginning of October and when people mention Thanksgiving we often think about the "amazing" sales that will occur on the infamous Black Friday. 

The world around us is moving at rapid speed and we often forget to stop and think about what in our lives we are thankful for.  I know I'm guilty of this.

I decided that I needed to stop, take a step back and enjoy the life that I have been blessed to have.  I will be partaking in the "I'm Thankful For..." postings each day on Facebook, and will be updating the blog with my posts.  This will give me the opportunity to take time out of my busy day and really thinking about what I am thankful for.  I want to challenge each of you to spend 5 minutes of your day to think about what you are thankful for and write those on your Facebook wall, or simply take some time to reflect.  These do not have to be things that you think about for a long time, just what you have on your mind at the moment.  This Thanksgiving, try to spend a little extra time with your family and really celebrate all that is Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Day 1:  I am thankful for my husband's love and support.
Day 2:  I am thankful for our health and happiness.
Day 3:  I am thankful for Zyrtec D when the weather changes so drastically.
Day 4:  I am thankful for half day Fridays at work :).
Day 5:  I am thankful for every situation I have encountered and overcome.  It has made me the person I am today.
Day 6:  I am thankful for Sunday mornings with my husband and dog.  Everyone needs a day to relax and Sunday is ours :)
Day 7:  I am thankful for 70 degree days in November.
Day 8:  I am thankful for an understanding of health insurance and the ability to educate our employees.  Seeing the confused looks turn to understanding looks is why I love what I do.
Day 9:  I am thankful for girls' night out and a husband that encourages it. :)
Day 10:  I am thankful for amazing friends that I have met over the years.  Each one is very special to me in their own way!
Day 11:  I am thankful for all Veterans who have fought for our freedom.
Day 12:  I am thankful for flavored rice cakes.  Apple cinnamon are my favorite!
Day 13:  I am thankful for ESPN.  If we didn't receive that channel our TV wouldn't know what to do. :)
Day 14:  I am thankful for Kayla, Alyssa and Logan.  Every time I see their picture or a piece of art work they made, it makes me smile.  I miss those little guys! 
Day 15:  I am thankful for music.  It makes the day go by so much faster.
Day 16:  I am thankful for healthcare providers who take an interest in their patients. 
Day 17:  I am thankful for my cousin Elise Voss.  Her positive attitude is amazing and I thank God for her in my life. 
Day 18:  I am thankful for camera phones.  There is always a camera available for an unexpected photo op. 
Day 19:  I am thankful for Twix Ice Cream Bars.  Only 90 calories of goodness. :)
Day 20:  I am thankful for Sunday catch up calls with my dad.
Day 21:  I am thankful for rain. 
Day 22:  I am thankful for Vitamin C and I will be overdosing myself with this on the road trip to Nebraska.  I can't let the cute little kiddos get me sick. :)
Day 23:  I am thankful for the nice weather for us on our holiday travel.   
Day 24:  I am thankful for Family, far and near.