Givingthanks

I am taking my lead from Wanda, and have started to think about the things I am thankful for over the past year. So here we go:

1. I have not contributed the the road kill count in Alberta this past year.
2. There has been no initiation ceremony here in Alberta whereby I have had to eat prairie oysters or collect boar semen.
3. Mom and Dad "did it" at least 5 times, giving me wonderful siblings.
4. Furneice and Furnephew
5. Real neices and real nephews
6. Those friends who are newfs and have that wonderful, open and welcoming newf hospitality
7. Those friends who are newfs, yet who don't like typical newfie food (I think I would have starved!)
8. We had a fairly dry summer, meaning not much mud being tracked in the house (yes we are still living in a construction zone)
9. 15 minute ER visits
10. Flying monkies and multi coloured hairy balls (yes, I keep coming back to that)

In all seriousness, I am truly thankful for all the blessings God has given me. I have 3 children who are remarkable people and make me very proud. I have a husband who I know loves me and supports me unconditionally. I have parents who have always encouraged me, even during those times where I was rebellious and perhaps made poor decisions. I have an extended family of wonderful brothers, sisters, in-laws, many neices and nephews, and friends who although we do not "sit in each other's laps", we are always there for each other and provide love and support however we can. As my Dad says, God has given me "enough", and for that I am truly blessed and grateful.