Thanksgiving 2008

The odds are definitely against it. I can mention at least 5 events on this past week alone that guarantee this is not the best year ever.

Nevertheless, I wouldn't be me and I'm bound to fail God and myself if I can't find something to be grateful for.

One year ago I was in Italy spending time and money because I could. Today I'm fixing a sweet potato casserole on a budget. The fact that Kendra woke up early to go shopping and take notes on my kick-ass rolled oats strudel topping and stayed to make it all with me is good enough to be thankful.

I had a loss in my family exactly a week ago. It has not been easy. Nevertheless, the chance to open up a box and look over old pictures surrounded by people we love and breaking out in laughter between quiet periods of reflection is enough to start healing.

I'm thankful for friends who are always there, even if I disconnect for longer periods that allowed by standard friendships. I'm grateful that they get me and once I call back, after 5 seconds of a lame excuse for my negligence, they are kind and gracious enough to keep it rolling.

I have a family worth looking towards heaven for, crazy as we might be. I'm grateful that we all get one and other- sharp edge puzzle that we are.

I'm grateful for faith itself, because it will see me through and for the fact that God has everlasting love and a great sense of humor and has never, ever failed, even if I do once in a while.

I guess I've covered it all, to all of you reading, have a wonderful Thanksgiving, surrounded by family and all kinds of good stuff comprising of complex, delicious and sweet carbohydrates. Atkins can wait, South Beach will always be there, those guys from the Weight will be Watching the day after tomorrow... give a chance to food and love and fun and life will take care of itself.

The quote:

"Some people complain because God put thorns on roses, while others praise Him for putting roses among thorns." Anonymous