I feel so blessed. Here we are at the end of our atypical Turkey Day (we went to the Zoo!) yet find I am filled with the feelings I would hope to express appropriately here to you.

My family is the center of my life and I am so thrilled to have 3 happy and healthy girls to lavish with all the love in my heart.  There were times where I wondered if that would ever be the case but persistence and patience and many, many blessings later, here I am.  My husband is becoming my best friend and I could not be more thankful.  Being married for 16 years has brought some wisdom and depth to our relationship and I cherish it.  My Dad my not be here on earth with us any more but I know that our love goes on.  Such a blessing.  Having my Mother living nearby as I do is yet again another blessing for which I am so very thankful.  Being friends with her and having her wisdom and help is another wonderful gift.  My inlaws, Aunt Penny….thank you for all of the love, concern and sacrifices you have made for me.

To my non-bloggy friends of who many seem at a distance, how thankful I am that have been in my life, even if only for a short time.  You have listened and loved me for who I am and that is priceless.  I will not name names for fear of leaving someone out but know that you are loved right back the same way!

To my bloggy friends, many of you I only know online yet what a large presence you have in my everyday life! I am so thankful for your acceptance, you patience, your ideas, lessons and friendship.  You make my blog more fun and me a better person.  I know that this list threatens to be incomplete as well but since I know that one of the kindest things you can do for a blogger is share some linky love, I shall attempt this.