2011 is right up there with worst years in my life; right alongside 2009. (Many predict 2012 will hold cataclysmic events. I just hold out hope that it will be a better year...) Today is Canadian Thanksgiving; where we sit down with family and friends around a meal of turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, Brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and reflect on all that we are thankful for. Despite this being a rough year, there is much to be thankful for.
I have an amazing circle of friends. I am thankful for them every day, even though I probably don't voice those thoughts as often as I should. Anne of Green Gables often spoke of it, and I am spoiled to have 'kindred spirits' in abundance. I have friends who have opened their hearts to me... have shared meals, confidences, a place to sleep (when I'm out of town... I'm not homeless, yet!), care packages, a shoulder to cry on, comic relief, phone calls/text messages/emails/Facebook messages of care and concern. For this I am thankful.
We are also thankful for phone calls/text messages/emails/Facebook messages of care and concern for dad. Thank you to everyone who has gone to visit him; at home and at the hospital. For remembering him; for gifts of time, treats, meals, thoughts and care. Through such a trying experience, our friends have made the world a brighter place.
I best let this be all for now. Now if you'll excuse me, there's a turkey with my name on it.
Thank you... Donna... and Norman
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