13 is usually considered to be an unlucky number. I'm not sure I really know why this seems to be a truth, but it really does seem that this is a common belief. Tonight's blog posting, I am going to say THANK YOU to a list of 13 'people', either singularly or collectively, in no particular order, who make me happy, helping to make my soul blossom!
1. My parents - Yup, technically they are 2 people, but yet they are a single entity in my world. There is no way I could thank one without the other. My parents have always been a huge supporter of mine no matter what silly adventure I found myself in. They make me happy to see them still so much in love after all these years.
2. My brothers - Again, I know technically they count as 2 people, but again, I can't thank one without the other. They both make me happy by being such amazing men. A lot like my path in the grown up world, my brothers each have had some rocky roads to travel upon, yet they both persevere and always come out on top! I am happy to be their sister and I don't think I tell them that enough.
3. My daughters - Yes, no need to tell me, I realize that they, too, represent a duo! Over and over again, day in and day out, they make me incredibly happy! I am fortunate to be able to call them my daughters. I will never understand how I got so lucky to have not just one, but two amazing daughters but I am thankful for them each and every day!
4. My husband - Big shock there, huh??? At a time in my life when everything seemed to be crumbling apart, my husband walked in, took my heart completely by surprise! and has made me one of the happiest gals in the world.
5. Pastor Kees - I fell away from the church for awhile, simply because it hurt too much for me to be there. After a few years of waiting, our church welcomed Pastor Kees to the pulpit. What a wonderful man our congregation was blessed with!! I truly enjoy listening to PK on a Sunday morning. What struck me the most about him, was that he never pushed me back to church. He would stop as he drove by my house to say hello, but never pressured a return. It makes me completely happy that I was lead back to the fold, through divine intervention, made to feel like it was all on my own!
6. Julie Rambo - I was never blessed in life with a sister of my own. I struggled through a friendship that ended bitterly. And right around the same time, this spunky chick entered my life and I have considered myself blessed ever since. Julie truly is the sister I never had. I love that I can talk to her, laugh with her, and cry with her if need be. She is an honest person and seeing her infectious smile makes me happy instantly!!!
7. Chris Craig - Chris is truly my best friend in this world. I can totally go to him with anything. ANYTHING. He is my confidant, my humor relief, and my voice of reason (and sometimes my voice of revenge!) when I most need it. I'm not sure how I'd get through some moments without this guy right here!
8. My grandma - It completely makes me smile that at 40 years old, my grandma is still very active in my life! Her fun-loving banter with my husband always brings a smile to my face, even when I act like she is irritating me!! How can you not be happy in life with a grandma like mine in it??!!
9. Ms Bonnie - I cannot begin to explain how wonderful this woman is! I would never have adapted to my new surroundings as easily as I have, had it not been for this lady right here. Much like Forret and Jenny, Ms Bonnie and I go together like peas and carrots! My days are smooth sailing (even if they are tough) because of the laughs we share through our days! We share a lot in common and I love her!!!
10. My aunts/uncles - I have an amazing extended family on both sides of my family! I am lucky to have a whole host of aunts and uncles, who each in their own way, make me smile and are always there for me!
11. Alicia Arranz - This gal entered my life nearly four years ago and I am a better person because of her. She is the wise voice of enlightenment, the uplifting wind beneath my wings when I need it, the other pea in my pod. She grounds me with her spirituality and, much like I try to, always finds the brighter side of life. You can't help but feel incredible after even just a little time spent with her. She makes me feel completely at ease in her presence. I'm not sure I ever completely thanked her for all she has brought into my life in the short time we've known each other. My soul has truly blossomed because of this beautiful person!!
12. My cousins - I am fortunate to have an entire ARMY of cousins (and those married into the cousinhood)! I am blessed beyond measure that they are not just a cousin....not just a word in a family tree.....they are my friends. I can't imagine life without ANY one of them and again, I am not sure I have every really expressed that to each and every one of them........
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13. Think Thankfully Nation - Each and every day, I am reminded why I continue to take this Think Thankfully journey. There are many days when our facebook page doesn't generate a lot of traffic. There isn't too many new likes on statuses or images, we can go for weeks without adding new followers, and sometimes it truly does feel like I am not cut out for trying to lead people to living more thankfully.....and then.....and then I get a message from someone thanking ME for keeping them thinking more thankfully. The Think Thankfully Nation keeps me happy every day!
Thank you all!!!! And please, I didn't post this to slight anyone or make anyone feel left out, it's just in my heart of hearts, these are the people who stand out in my life!
Think thankfully!!!!
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