I'm sitting at my desk at school thinking about all the things I want to happen in my life--some I have control over--most I don't (at least to a degree). I have been worried and stressed and just not very happy lately. And then sitting here at school, watching my students work, I've come to the realization that my life is really good--not just good, but REALLY good. I have the most wonderful husband who loves me, who's patient with me and who is just simply better than I deserve. I have parents who support and love me, who miss me when I haven't seen them for a while, and who I can call (and when they answer) I can talk to and laugh with (or cry, depending on the day). I have siblings that are not just fun to talk to, but inspirational (no joke). I have a job I love--students that are crazy and silly and smart. I am so blessed.
There is a common saying that goes something like: "it is easier to focus on what you want rather than what you have," and I am definitely guilty of that these last few of months. But now I've found that spirit of thanksgiving, and I am overwhelmed by all the things in my life that I have to be thankful for.
So thank you, friends and family alike, for being you and loving me. Happy Thanksgiving.
Focusing on what we have rather than on what we want is hard for all of us! One thing I have discovered about life is that it is really hard to wait for what we want but once we finally get it...the wait doesn't seem like it was too bad at all because it's all worth it in the end. Thanks for being a great friend and I'm here for you if you ever need anything!
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