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1)My family. Of course! Every year it seems the holidays get smaller, people get older, more and more people say "it doesn't feel like Christmas." I am thankful mostly for my mom who "Griswolds" the house every year, bakes cookies and goodies until all surfaces are covered with goodie trays while she makes every attempt to keep Christmas alive. She is an awesome lady.

2)My health. This year, I was diagnosed with skin cancer and in an instant life changed. Yes, it makes you adjust your values, gain a new perspective on life and regret those days tanning in the hot sun or tanning bed. More though, it makes you change the way you do things every day...the choices you make. You realize what is really worth stressing over and what isn't. I am healthy now and thankful for my doctor, an amazing surgeon and everyone else who made the experience less frightening.

3)The things I have accomplished. I finished graduate school!!!! As I accepted my degree in May, my only regret was that my dad was not there, but the fact that my mom, brother, niece, nephew and aunt were made it feel like he was. My best friend too was beside me during that journey and that friendship was tested time and time again. When you work full-time and then go to school from 6 - 10 pm, you tend you develop a short fuse. Fortunately, she was more than willing to throw a bucket of water on my fuse and douse my temper when I needed it.

4)Work Work Work. What can I say? Not many people can say they love what they do. I spend every day telling students that they shouldn't choose a career that will give them the most money or just because it sounds cool. Do what you know you will love. I adore kids; I think teenagers and young adults are amazing. When I say that people tend to look shocked, but spend some time with them, listen to them, guide them and you will develop a bond of respect and trust. Seeing a young person develop confidence, self-respect, knowledge and drive is pretty amazing.

5)Who I am. I am me, with many flaws, with many good qualities, with passionate beliefs and determination to keep it all positive. I tend to tick people off when I get a little too passionate... Embarassed

, but I sometimes can't help it. I spent many many years being a doormat. I never stuck up for myself. Now, I do...and I get into trouble sometimes. I'll work on that in 2008. Wink

This year taught me many things. Who I am, who I was, what I still want to accomplish, who I love, what I love and what I am thankful for.

I wish for everyone peace, happiness and health.

Now lets get the Christmas Party started!!!

Love to ALL!!

Waterbug

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Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:29 am Subject:

I am thankful for...

1) My family. My kids are my LIFE.

2) My job. I live in the state with the highest unemployment rate and worst economy of the entire nation. I am thankful just to have a job - so many do not.

3) Learning experiences. This past year has been a VERY hard one financially, and we've had to learn to let go of things that we can't control, or can't "save" - like our house. But I've learned to find the "good" things in this situation. Like....

4) A new home. The kids and I are moving just after the first of the year to a larger, nicer, closer-to-work-and-school home. Instead of driving 25 miles one way every day, I will now be driving about 9. Big difference! We will be able to attend school functions that we couldn't before, because we had to go home to feed the dog and couldn't afford the gas to drive back to the school. The kids will be closer to their friends that they attend school with, and will be able to have them over or visit their homes.

Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:35 am Subject:

Sue, the best for you and your family in the new year. You are indeed fortunate. Enjoy, be safe and comfortable in your new home.

Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:36 am Subject:

Waterbug, You rae wonderful. Say healthy , and only the best in 2008. Go get that degree !!!!!!

Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:44 am Subject:

Thanks, kash! The best of new years to you! Smile

Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:45 am Subject:

Sue-A new beginning and new opportunity in 2008 for you Very Happy

I wish you and the family the best on your new place.

Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 7:51 am Subject:

Ther's so many to list-but a few are:

1. My family- ther's just me, mom, the kids, hubby and brother--makes you think of years past and how you always believed they would be there

2. My health-I,too, have had surgeries for malignant skin cancer-4 of them--I tell others how the sun will do you Laughing

I have alot of health problems, but could be alot worse

3.Finding out, once again, that God gets me through alot of things-other times he carries me through them

4.Friends--Both here and where I live- there is nothing like knowing there is someone there for you-food times or not!!

Have a wonderful Christmas everyone, my love to my DCC "family"..KAren Community Hug

Posted: Tue Dec 25, 2007 8:30 am Subject:

thanks, volley!

Karen, Waterbug and all here...we have SO much to be thankful for! Very Happy

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