A Very Thankful Tuesday 10

What a great Tuesday! I just spent the most relaxing and renewing day with three great girlfriends having lunch and doing lots of shopping at the Galleria. It was just what I needed. We laughed, we talked, we ate some really yummy food, and came home with some cute new clothes!

As you saw in my last post... I had been feeling pretty down lately. Thank you SO much for all your comments (those posted, and those passed on in person). It is amazing what loving words from friends can do for you.

Sean and I talked quite a bit yesterday about all my conception fears, and that was needed and helpful. But, in all honesty, hearing what other women have to say on the subject was much more helpful and I can't say how much I appreciate all of you!

I think I need to take a minute to count my blessings today, so here are 10 things I'm thankful for.


1. My husband.
Y'all I know I complain about him all the time, but I'm just so darn good at it I can't stop now! He makes me laugh everyday, and is without a doubt, my best friend. He supports me in all my wacky endeavors (albeit making fun of me the entire time). I just need him around. He makes me a better person.


2. My school.
Without taking a chance and moving to the new school this year, I wouldn't have met my new teammates. God definitely had a big hand in this! Now I'm surrounded by the most loving and supportive team that I can imagine. They're so much more than teammates- they're dear friends.


3. My parents.
Teaching these past five years has made me realize what awesome parents I have. As Randy Pauche (author of The Last Lecture) put it, "I won the parent lottery!"


4. Old friends.
There is something about seeing a friend who's known you since you were 12, and hearing her say that "everything is going to be fine." I can tell myself the same thing over and over... but hearing it from Michelle always makes more sense! I'm feeling so much more at peace now. She's like xanax, but much prettier!


5. My family.
Brother, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents... they're the best! I am so blessed to have them.


6. My home.
At a time when so many are struggling, I have it so easy. I know I'm lucky to have my job, my home, and all the possessions which make my life pretty cush.


7. My neighbors.
I really have the best neighbors! They help us out in so many ways... I can't even count how many times I've called with a dog emergency! When Jet was a puppy, Sandy would come over everyday and feed him lunch and take him out- and of course, play with him! Now, for any little thing, they will bend over backwards to help us out. Jason fixed my leaky kitchen sink when Sean was offshore! Sandy takes Jet to the vet for us all the time! Bob compliments my cooking! I could just go on and on!


8. My dog.
Jet's the first dog I've ever had, and I just can't believe how much I love him! He is so much fun, and I really do believe that pets are good for you (you know, reduce stress, make you live longer, etc.) because he makes me so happy! Not a day goes by where I don't laugh out loud because of something he does!


9. My health.


10. YOU!
Thanks for reading my blog! It's so nice to feel like I'm being heard. Your comments have meant so much to me. Thank you!

Oh wow... I'm now either on the verge of tears from all that I have to be thankful for or on the verge of vomiting from all the sugary sweetness!