Thankful Thursday

It has been a rough couple of weeks. I have had a rough year health-wise (gallbladder removal, bulging disc, and this current thing that I have going on). So I am really thankful for good health insurance. There is no way that we would be able to afford our medical care if we didn't have insurance. It is so disturbing to think of the huge numbers of people that do not have insurance and what that must mean for them. Health care should is not a lugxury--it is a necessity. More needs to be done to allow access to health care by everyone! So, today (and everyday) I am very thankful to be among the insured.

Thankful Thursday

Today is the perfect day that I need a reminder of the things that I am thankful for. I don't know what it is, but I am just in a BAD mood! So...I am thankful that I am not usually in a bad mood :)

Thankful Thursday

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In thinking about having another birthday, etc., I was reminded about how many great things happened this year (and how many challenges) and how much growth I have made. I am changing, it is a slow, someone frustrating process. But the change is good. I am working on embracing the change and looking forward to lots more change this year. I am thankful for this perspective and for the change that has happened and that which is yet to come.

Thankful Thursday

I am so thankful for my friends! You know who you are!! Without friends life would be so boring. I think that a lot of people that have been married for a long time think that they need to get "everything" from their spouses and neglect friendships. But there is no possible way that you can get everything that you need from just one person...you need different people in your life to give you different things. So thank you friends--you are awesome!

Thankful Thursday

I am nursing an injury right now and am pretty frustrated with it...but it reminds me that in general, my health is very good and I have access to get health care, which I am thankful for. This has been a crazy year for my family with health, but all-in-all we are doing pretty well. This injury is minor and will hopefully resolve with some rest.

Also, there is much discussion around about the health care system and the number of Americans without access to insurance (and let's not even think about access in third world countries) right now. I am so thankful that we have great health insurance and have so many opportunities when it comes to health care.

Happy Thursday!

Attitude of Gratitude

I was reading a book (The Secret) today that talked about the importance of gratitude and it got me thinking. If you are thankful, there is no way that you can be unhappy. So, I decided that Thursdays should be Thankful Thursdays. I have so much to be thankful for! Here are a few things:

1) My hubby--he is so great! We have been married for almost 10 years! We have had ups and downs like any couple, but for the most part it has been great! He is one of the nicest guys that you could ever meet. I am so thankful that he has been a part of my life!

2) Beauty--she is such a great dog! It is amazing how much joy she has brought into our life. I never would have thought that I would love an animal so much!

3) My education--I have been so lucky to have the opportunity to not only go to college, but to go to law school. It was hard work, but I am so thankful to have been able to do that.