I'm Thankful.

[geordieyankee]

I'm thankful for my wife, who loves me now and forever, who cheers me up when I'm despondent, who helps me and others without thinking about it, who is strong, funny, gorgeous, and wonderful.

I'm thankful for my dog, who loves me now and then, who wakes me up by flapping her ears, who shoves her nose up my shirt, who fights me every waking moment, and who is furry, cuddly and perfect.

I'm thankful for Ann, who proves to me almost every day that I won the mother-in-law lottery, and who has become such an important part of my life.

I'm thankful for prince_eric, who got me through some of the worst, but also the best, times of my life, and never asked for gas money.  I'm thankful that his wife and two children are there to look after him now that I'm so far away.

I'm thankful for the_bags and vaxie, for being the wonderful people they are, and for always making me feel welcome, comfortable, and appreciated whenever we are fortunate enough to meet up.  And also to Bob, for being such a joyous, smart, and caring lad.

I'm thankful for Mick for being the kind of friend every person should have.  There's nothing he won't do for you, yet he expects nothing in return.  I'm so thankful he's found his family now, too.

I'm thankful for my parents, whom I love and wish happiness for.

I'm thankful for my house, which is becoming my home.

I'm thankful for my sister, who always comes through in the clutch.

I'm thankful for my health, which has been consistently good (bad back not withstanding!)

Last, I'm thankful for the opportunities that life has given me to know all these people and live the life I have.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.