Giving thanks: Part 2

No, it's not Thanksgiving yet, I'm giving thanks as a part of the 'what are you thankful for?' challenge. This challenge encourages participants to post 3 things they are thankful for over 5 days. With so many things to be thankful for, I am having fun with this!

I am thankful for my mother-in-law, Peggy, also known as Mema. She is an energetic, kind, loving person who always puts others before herself. She has the biggest heart of anyone I know and she is always there to help others when needed. I couldn't ask for a better mother-in-law! Dank Dank was a wonderful father-in-law as well. They made a great team! Miss you Dank Dank!

I am thankful for my rescue mutts, Bella and Coco. They are my fur babies! They have filled our home with love, companionship, and lots and lots of dog hair! Our house would be so empty without them!

I am thankful for my career. Taking care of others is my purpose in life. I have had the pleasure of caring for many people in my 20+ years in the medical profession. Every patient I have cared for has been special in one way or another. I couldn't imagine doing anything else!

So, there you go, 3 more things that I am thankful for! 

Giving Thanks: part 1

So I was challenged by Valerie Morrow to list 3 things a day for 5 days of what I am thankful for. This should be easy, as I have a lot to be thankful for and think about this quite often! Saying it with words alone may not evoke the feeling and emotion that I have behind this, so I'll say it with pictures as well!

1. I am thankful for my husband and kids, who keep me laughing with their unending humor, keep me busy with their unending laundry, and keep my heart filled with all the love they give me.

2. I am thankful for my siblings. We may not all be geographically close, but it's great knowing I have them on my side! (not pictured, my sis Joann)

3. I am thankful for my 'framily', the friends who I call family. They are the people who have proved that you don't have to be blood related to be family. Life long friends are hard to find. Glad I found mine!