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I'd trade all my tomorrow's for one single yesterday...Janis Joplin. Mom's favorite. Today it's turned up on my playlist as I think about her. 5 years on Monday since she left this earth, not a day goes by that I don't miss you. XO

Thanksgiving, a time to truly give thanks. Sometimes it can be really hard to see the good things you have because well, simply put, life is hard. But when this time of year rolls around, and I'm surrounded and haunted with the memory of my Mothers passing, I try very hard to think of the positives.

This year has been a roller coaster, and not the new ones they have these days, nope. What I'm talking about are those old wooden, rickety and jolty ones that should be torn down. Yet, I am thankful.
I'm thankful that I got sick, because before being diagnosed, I just felt miserable all the time without understanding why and with no solution in sight. So although I would love to be healthy and without any disease, I am under good care and living much happier then I have in a long time.

I'm thankful for those who stuck by me. This last year has been full of changes, and although they haven't been easy, they have been for the best. And although I lost some friends along the way, I've discovered my true friends and that in itself is something I feel blessed about.

I'm thankful for the support I have gotten. Being sick has been hard on many aspects of my life, and I am so grateful for all the support from financial to having homemade meals brought to my house, and people coming and cleaning my house while I was sitting here on oxygen! And for the talks, because I have been so emotional and I'm glad I didn't have to hold it in. For the help with my little man, Daddy totally rocks when Mommy gets sick and it's nice not having to worry about him because I know he's in good hands. And thanks to my friends for taking him to the Zoo and the park to give Daddy a little break! I appreciate all the time people took for me, the hospital visits, all of it.

I'm thankful for my son, he is truly the greatest gift anyone could ask for. He has taught me so many things and why life is so important. I've learned this year to take a step back and look and enjoy what is right here, and not plan so far ahead. Enjoy things as they happen and not dwell on things when they don't go right. Because trust me, often the things we think will happen don't. His smile, laugh and energy is inspiring and I'm enjoying being a kid myself.

I'm thankful for all the hard times. It doesn't mean I'm not sad at times, or angry etc. about things that have happened, I'm just thankful that I have so many positive things to pick me up when the bad ones happen.

I don't like using names on here, I don't mind sharing my stuff, but I don't want to bring anyone else into it. But without naming names I want to especially thank some people. My dayhome family, you are amazing to my little man and I, you've been a huge help since I've been sick and always. You're like my family and I'd be lost without you. To my little man and his Daddy, you have both been so great through all my ups and downs, and although the changes have not been easy I'm so thankful for you both in my life and lucky to have you. To my brother from another mother, I'd be lost without your eyebrow raises and smacks on the head that keep me in line even when I don't want to hear it. To my bff's, who coincidentally all start with K (weird!) THANK YOU! I would not have made it through this year without your shoulders and ears! To say I am blessed to have such amazing friends, including my east coast bff and other good friends, is an understatement. To my bf and his family, thank you for all the support and help you've given me this summer. You've helped keep me going. And to my daddy, I love you! Thanks for being there for me.

I am thankful my dad lives here now, seeing him often has been helpful especially being sick. Having him pop over for chats is unreal! I feel like a little girl getting excited to hang out with Daddy! It's been great.

I'm thankful I had my mom for as long as I did, even if I still don't think it's fair that she's gone.
I'm thankful for my little salon in my new house, it's been great being back behind the chair doing something I love.

I'm thankful that the NFL got the regular refs back, and that I can watch my team win right now.

Truly I am thankful for everyone in my life, whether you're here for now or forever or if you've come and gone. Life is full of changes and stress should be eliminated as much as possible. I'm learning to take things hour by hour and enjoy it all. Slowly it's working. I hope everyone can find something to be thankful for this year.

Happy Thanksgiving.