I am thankful.

This Thanksgiving has been rough for me, in a way. I have realized, however, that I am very, very thankful for what I have.

I am thankful to have a family who loves me, and who has instilled their values in me. It is their fault that I have a level, but mostly crazy, head on my shoulders. I am thankful that we can be there for each other without hesitation, and that we can still get upset when we all can't get together for the holidays. It really made me happy that my entire family was trying to find a time for Mike and Michelle, Great Grandma and Wayne, and Brian, Delyn, and the Baby, and Ryan's boys to all get together for Christmas. It makes me feel so good that my family can be so huge and we still can't have holidays without each other.

I am thankful for my incredible boyfriend. The fact that he is there for me through all of my mood swings and my craziness really means a lot. I have mini breakdowns on a pretty frequent basis, and he just talks me through them like it is the most effortless thing ever. Tonight, I was freaking out about school, and by the end of the conversation I was realizing how silly I was being, and everything seemed to be okay again. I thank God every single day that we somehow found each other. We're like the perfect fitting puzzle pieces.

I am thankful that all of my friends and family, including myself, are happy and healthy for the most part. Everyone has their good years and their bad years, and this one seemed to be on the bad side, but there is always a pro to the con. Grandpa T's death is taking a toll on everyone, especially Grandma T, since this is her first holiday without him. On the bright side, though, we have a new life to share this celebration with in the form of Bryson Cade Duggins. He might very well be the most precious baby I have ever laid eyes on.

Babies are everywhere recently. My maternal instincts are starting to kick in as much as they can in a 19 year old girl. With all of this thinking about babies and careers and life and whatnot, I have to add that I am thankful for the opportunity the Lord gave me to live this one. I am normally not a religious person at all, but today calls for His recognition.


I hope everyone had a fun, safe, and happy Thanksgiving!
God Bless
XOXO
Meg