Thankful

I am very aware of the blessings in my life. I have an amazing family complete with two healthy, happy boys and an adoring husband. I have my parents, sister and her family, and Eric's family too. Although far away, I have wonderful friends who love me in spite of my craziness and forgive my stupidity. I have been given a great opportunity to get my health back and be there more for my family.

I feel really lucky. In this horrible economy we have our jobs and we pay the bills. I have a house, two cars, and groceries. Life is good. Others are not as blessed as I am. I am aware of this.

On Tuesday, we will swear in our first black president. My children will know they were alive for this historic event. From this I hope we can see equality stretch to women, gays, and other minorities. I pray my children will see a gentler, kinder, world where people are judged on their merit and not their skin color, sex, or sexual preference. I am proud to be an American!

That's all I am thinking about today.