Thanksgiving Thanks
Thanksgiving Thanks
There are these people in my lives that I'm so grateful for. There are these people that I couldn't get through each day without. Each day some people come in my life. Some days, and these are regrettable days, people leave my life. But each has a lesson. Each has a meaning. And each will always have a place in the end result of who I am. There is a saying that some people are here for a season, reason, or lifetime. Sometimes we don't realize that everyone in our life is not supposed to be there forever. Some help us through our trials and tribulations. Some give us support and guidance. Some teach us something that we might not have otherwise learnt. In the next 24 hours we have a day coming up called "Thanksgiving". During this time every year I try to really think about the past year and what has happened, who has been in my life. The good and bad. The old and new. The close and far. The related & not. This is my dedication to you…..
~ Noah: Without doubt I'm sure no one expected to be number one on my list besides you, my son. He has given me so much hope and love. He loves me unconditionally. I am his number one and will hopefully always be that! He has brought a new perspective to life and I'm tremendously grateful for each second with him because to say I enjoy each day would just be too long of a time frame. Each second is a new experience and joy. He is 18 months or 1 ½ years old. He is growing up and while he is learning. So am I. Thank you, Noah, for being a wonderful and happy son to me.
~ Brenda: Mom. Mother. Brenda Sue (as Ric calls you). You have been my Rock. I was not very strong as an adult when I became pregnant. I've gotten a lot stronger over the past few years and give most of the credit to you. I have learnt so much from you and up to six months ago I was very ungrateful for what you have done for me and my son, your grandson! It took a lot of negative in my life to open my eyes where I could see clearly. You have given me everything that I have ever needed and wanted in my life. Although I am sure you are thinking to yourself that you didn't give me all the pretty possessions that I wanted – please be assured that the materialistic things are not what I speak of. I speak of something that goes deeper than that – LOVE! I love you mom! Without you I wouldn't be here and I'm glad to be your daughter.
~ Ric: Bro, Ricky, Richard. You are the only brother I have so that would make you my favorite! In this past year you have guided all who have come into contact with you to become better health wise. I'm so grateful for that and although I'm a bit slow at changing the things I do – I'm getting there. I'm thankful that you haven't given up on me. I'm grateful for all you have helped me with financially and hope that in the future I can be of guidance and help to you too. You are really a hard person to get to know but after 27 years – I know you pretty well. Please know that you can talk to me about anything. You have been an inspiration to me. Oh yeah – you are definitely stubborn.
~ Becki: BEST FRIEND FOR LIFE! There isn't anyone in this world who could take you away as a friend. You are such a loyal friend to me and have allowed me to be myself since the first day. I miss you though. We don't talk as much as we did a few years back and I understand the situation enough to not let that ruin what we have. We need to be closer and I hope in the year to come that our bond grows even stronger. Did you realize it has almost been ten (10) years? I couldn't believe it either. Time has passed. Now don't let too much more time pass without talking, writing, emailing, calling, or visiting. Life is short! I love you with all my heart.
~ Jessica: People come in to your life and give you things in your life that you sometimes didn't realize you needed. I found a wonderful friend in Jessica and I wasn't even looking for a friend. I was looking for a day care for my son and received that and a great friend. I can't imagine my life without her. Her presence in my life has allowed me to open my eyes to God, find out who I am and to know that I am a great mother…. And as a single mother, you need to hear that. She has done wonders for my self-esteem in less than 6 months. We've grown closer and I know that both of us needed a good friend. Not a friend that you see every month or even week. I see her on a daily basis and could talk to her for hours daily! I like to think of us a best friend in the making. That status of Best is something that comes with just a bit more time than we have known each other, but I can assure you that we are on that path.
~ Melissa: I never knew I'd find a friend in one of my ex boyfriend's friend. She has brought my life wondrous gifts through the years I've known her, but this year especially she has helped me when I was down and brought my spirits up – all without being cruel or hurtful towards the other people it involved. There are far too few people like Melissa in this world. We really need more of her kind around. She has been my rock and support more than she knows. I also really am thankful for the time we've spent together, especially going to the Lake & Zoo with the kids. Memories last a lifetime and so does she.
~ Stephanie H.: I remember searching for God early on this year. Wanting to somehow be involved in the church and had no one to really guide me. Then I took my son to the mall play area to play and ran into her with her family. As unusual as it was for me to talk to someone and talk about such personal things so soon – the same went for her. She invited me to her church and we have grown into very close friends; the only thing I could ask for more of is – time to see her. We aren't as close miles wise and our schedules are hectic. Nevertheless we can go a month without talking and our next conversation is still just as intriguing and full of life.
~ Jeanna P.: A very trying year for the two of us. It was good until the midpoint. We are no longer best friends, but we are still cousins. She has showed me things when Noah was younger that I appreciate. I seem to miss her company more lately and that increases on a daily basis. I hope that in the year to come she can open her eyes to a relationship of cousins – without listening to anyone other than God and herself. I fear that she may be listening to others words and that scares me. I love her dearly regardless of how our relationship expands or not. I look forward to seeing what happens between the two of us and will never take anything for granted – regardless of how much the devil tries!
~ Amanda G.: A short lived friendship. She helped me to get together with friends more than I had in the past, but she also showed me that I need to watch what I say because not everyone can handle what I have on my mind. She, to me, is still a good friend, but she has already spoken that she won't be friends with me again. And that is fine – God has given me the strength to accept that and I feel that it is meant to be. However, she did show me that some friends are only for a reason. For that I thank her.
~ Scott (Jessica's Hubby): It is somewhat of a surprise to have Scott on my list. But he has showed me what a real man does in a kid(s) life. I am thankful for the night he kept Noah at his house with the other kids Noah is used to playing with. He did this so I wouldn't have to take Noah to the Church daycare for Jess & I's "Girlfriend" event. It was for about 3 hours and I am so grateful for his generosity because Noah needs a man in his life and it is apparent his father won't be there for him and just because of that I need to find a way to get the 'man' aspect in Noah's life and Scott has done that.
~Tim (Noah's Father): I'm grateful that he gave me Noah. I don't have much else to be thankful for from him other than that because he hasn't been there for me or his son in over two years. But he gave me Noah and I am thankful for that.
~Everyone Else: I hate to leave anyone out. I am very thankful for anyone who I have had contact with and hope that is understood. I will write you one of these honest and heartfelt 'Thanks' if you want to and I didn't get to you. =)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
2008
There are these people in my lives that I'm so grateful for. There are these people that I couldn't get through each day without. Each day some people come in my life. Some days, and these are regrettable days, people leave my life. But each has a lesson. Each has a meaning. And each will always have a place in the end result of who I am. There is a saying that some people are here for a season, reason, or lifetime. Sometimes we don't realize that everyone in our life is not supposed to be there forever. Some help us through our trials and tribulations. Some give us support and guidance. Some teach us something that we might not have otherwise learnt. In the next 24 hours we have a day coming up called "Thanksgiving". During this time every year I try to really think about the past year and what has happened, who has been in my life. The good and bad. The old and new. The close and far. The related & not. This is my dedication to you…..
~ Noah: Without doubt I'm sure no one expected to be number one on my list besides you, my son. He has given me so much hope and love. He loves me unconditionally. I am his number one and will hopefully always be that! He has brought a new perspective to life and I'm tremendously grateful for each second with him because to say I enjoy each day would just be too long of a time frame. Each second is a new experience and joy. He is 18 months or 1 ½ years old. He is growing up and while he is learning. So am I. Thank you, Noah, for being a wonderful and happy son to me.
~ Brenda: Mom. Mother. Brenda Sue (as Ric calls you). You have been my Rock. I was not very strong as an adult when I became pregnant. I've gotten a lot stronger over the past few years and give most of the credit to you. I have learnt so much from you and up to six months ago I was very ungrateful for what you have done for me and my son, your grandson! It took a lot of negative in my life to open my eyes where I could see clearly. You have given me everything that I have ever needed and wanted in my life. Although I am sure you are thinking to yourself that you didn't give me all the pretty possessions that I wanted – please be assured that the materialistic things are not what I speak of. I speak of something that goes deeper than that – LOVE! I love you mom! Without you I wouldn't be here and I'm glad to be your daughter.
~ Ric: Bro, Ricky, Richard. You are the only brother I have so that would make you my favorite! In this past year you have guided all who have come into contact with you to become better health wise. I'm so grateful for that and although I'm a bit slow at changing the things I do – I'm getting there. I'm thankful that you haven't given up on me. I'm grateful for all you have helped me with financially and hope that in the future I can be of guidance and help to you too. You are really a hard person to get to know but after 27 years – I know you pretty well. Please know that you can talk to me about anything. You have been an inspiration to me. Oh yeah – you are definitely stubborn.
~ Becki: BEST FRIEND FOR LIFE! There isn't anyone in this world who could take you away as a friend. You are such a loyal friend to me and have allowed me to be myself since the first day. I miss you though. We don't talk as much as we did a few years back and I understand the situation enough to not let that ruin what we have. We need to be closer and I hope in the year to come that our bond grows even stronger. Did you realize it has almost been ten (10) years? I couldn't believe it either. Time has passed. Now don't let too much more time pass without talking, writing, emailing, calling, or visiting. Life is short! I love you with all my heart.
~ Jessica: People come in to your life and give you things in your life that you sometimes didn't realize you needed. I found a wonderful friend in Jessica and I wasn't even looking for a friend. I was looking for a day care for my son and received that and a great friend. I can't imagine my life without her. Her presence in my life has allowed me to open my eyes to God, find out who I am and to know that I am a great mother…. And as a single mother, you need to hear that. She has done wonders for my self-esteem in less than 6 months. We've grown closer and I know that both of us needed a good friend. Not a friend that you see every month or even week. I see her on a daily basis and could talk to her for hours daily! I like to think of us a best friend in the making. That status of Best is something that comes with just a bit more time than we have known each other, but I can assure you that we are on that path.
~ Melissa: I never knew I'd find a friend in one of my ex boyfriend's friend. She has brought my life wondrous gifts through the years I've known her, but this year especially she has helped me when I was down and brought my spirits up – all without being cruel or hurtful towards the other people it involved. There are far too few people like Melissa in this world. We really need more of her kind around. She has been my rock and support more than she knows. I also really am thankful for the time we've spent together, especially going to the Lake & Zoo with the kids. Memories last a lifetime and so does she.
~ Stephanie H.: I remember searching for God early on this year. Wanting to somehow be involved in the church and had no one to really guide me. Then I took my son to the mall play area to play and ran into her with her family. As unusual as it was for me to talk to someone and talk about such personal things so soon – the same went for her. She invited me to her church and we have grown into very close friends; the only thing I could ask for more of is – time to see her. We aren't as close miles wise and our schedules are hectic. Nevertheless we can go a month without talking and our next conversation is still just as intriguing and full of life.
~ Jeanna P.: A very trying year for the two of us. It was good until the midpoint. We are no longer best friends, but we are still cousins. She has showed me things when Noah was younger that I appreciate. I seem to miss her company more lately and that increases on a daily basis. I hope that in the year to come she can open her eyes to a relationship of cousins – without listening to anyone other than God and herself. I fear that she may be listening to others words and that scares me. I love her dearly regardless of how our relationship expands or not. I look forward to seeing what happens between the two of us and will never take anything for granted – regardless of how much the devil tries!
~ Amanda G.: A short lived friendship. She helped me to get together with friends more than I had in the past, but she also showed me that I need to watch what I say because not everyone can handle what I have on my mind. She, to me, is still a good friend, but she has already spoken that she won't be friends with me again. And that is fine – God has given me the strength to accept that and I feel that it is meant to be. However, she did show me that some friends are only for a reason. For that I thank her.
~ Scott (Jessica's Hubby): It is somewhat of a surprise to have Scott on my list. But he has showed me what a real man does in a kid(s) life. I am thankful for the night he kept Noah at his house with the other kids Noah is used to playing with. He did this so I wouldn't have to take Noah to the Church daycare for Jess & I's "Girlfriend" event. It was for about 3 hours and I am so grateful for his generosity because Noah needs a man in his life and it is apparent his father won't be there for him and just because of that I need to find a way to get the 'man' aspect in Noah's life and Scott has done that.
~Tim (Noah's Father): I'm grateful that he gave me Noah. I don't have much else to be thankful for from him other than that because he hasn't been there for me or his son in over two years. But he gave me Noah and I am thankful for that.
~Everyone Else: I hate to leave anyone out. I am very thankful for anyone who I have had contact with and hope that is understood. I will write you one of these honest and heartfelt 'Thanks' if you want to and I didn't get to you. =)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
2008
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