Thanksgiving is known across the world as… Black Friday’s Eve, apparently. Isn’t it weird how we’re supposed to spend this Thursday being thankful for thinks we already have, and then go out the next day and blow all our money on things we most likely don’t need? So much for being grateful. This year I don’t want to go shopping. I really have never liked Black Friday shopping because I hate being around people. Anyways ~
This year I want to name three things I am extremely thankful for:
My family, to include my extended family. I am thankful for Sean and Baby Mav. They are the center of my universe. I love the way that Sean has transformed slowly into a daddy for Maverick. Always playing and teaching him new things, it makes me so happy. I love the way that Mav looks at me in the morning with just awe in his eyes. I usually feel worthless, but when I see him staring at me, I feel like I’m on top of the world. I’m also thankful for my extended family, especially my in-laws right now. They’ve helped us this entire year with taking care of Mav, and especially right now where I’m taking time to care for myself. They have been nothing but supportive and I can’t thank them enough.
My friends. I don’t have many friends. I can count my friends on one hand. But they’ve really helped pull me through some tough times throughout the year. I’ve had a hard lesson on what friendship is, and re-learning that it is a two way street. It’s a relationship that also requires a lot of trust and honesty. I’ve had a few breakups with friends that have really hurt me recently, but that makes me cherish the ones I have even more now. So thank you!
Myself. I know, that’s a weird one. After starting therapy and realizing that a lot of my issues stem from so long ago, I’m grateful for myself for making it this far. I’ve wanted to give up so many times, and I’ve tried to give up so many times ~ but I’m still here. My heart is still pumping (though very, very fast) I’m alive. I’m alive to see another day and to love my family and friends another day, and to try again to make things better. There are tough days and there are tougher days, but.. I’m tougher than all of it. Because I’m still here guys. And I don’t want to give up again.
Your turn, what are three things you’re grateful for?