The Night before Thanksgiving......

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

The Night before Thanksgiving......

'Tis the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, many creatures are stirring, including a mouse (0r two). This blogger is pausing, in reflection of the day (and week), and found she has many, many thankful things to say.

I am thankful for:

A successful and safe deer hunt. Seven deer were registered at the local station and are now filling two (plus) freezers and being made into jerky. Our harvest was very fortunate, as we've heard reports of very low state-wide harvest numbers, so far.
Time spent with family, including my dear mother, brother (Eric, a better brother cannot be found), nephews (Micah and Hunter, two of my very favorite people that continue to impress me with their maturity and love), uncle (David), and cousins (Zach and Kristi) and all the rest that I haven't seen recently. As much as I venture, I realize my heart is ever so happy when I'm with my family ---and my extended family (including in-laws, some that I'll see tomorrow).
My husband. He's my heart and my rock in this reality. We are more than just two.
My friends. Friends who have known me many (or several, heh) decades and those who share less history with me but all warm my heart the same, no matter our tenure. I wish I could spend part of each day with each of you. I'm fortunate that the innernetz allow connections that would not have been possible decades ago without massive telephone bills, should we have had even the fortune to meet.
A woman that holds the heart of someone dear to me in her hands. I pray she will be my dear friend, as well.
A house and home where I feel safe.
My feline friends, with personalities that continue to charm me and soften my heart.
A good job that provides the means to support me and my family, as well as allowing me to meet friends around the country this past year.
Good health.
Abundance, such that grocery stores carry most every food I could want and no staples are in short supply.

I hope you all have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, where-ever you are. Thank you for reading and connecting with me, whether you comment or not.

Now dash away, dash away, dash away all.

(Yes, I, too, may hold fear for my next holiday post. Thankfully, that is a month away.)

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