Thanksgiving

What are you thankful for this thanksgiving? 

I will tell you that before this weekend thanksgiving were just another holiday that was all about food and that in the years past I have been glad when it was all over. Well, this year was different. This year I spent thanksgiving with a whole lot of my family. Family that does not get together usually except for Christmas and a Fourth of July party. I can't remember how many exactly there was, I think possibly 32 of us. My mom cooked a giant size meal. At first I was really dreading having to be with my family. I love them to death, but since my grandfather's death I really have a hard time being around them all and frankly, it makes me sad when I know he won't be there.
But it was amazing. I had decided to do something different and I had everyone fill out a piece of paper with something or many things that they are thankful for. When they were done, we put it inside of a box, and mixed it up then went around the room and picked one out to read. We all went around the room and each said what the letter wrote. As I said, It was amazing. My family, they are one of a kind. They are irreplaceable and are missed deeply when they are gone.
Therefore, what am I thankful for this year:

Family
Love
Friends
Shoulders to cry on Health
Times with Pappa
Kindness
Kingston
New members of the family
Time
New Beginnings
Good Times
The memories of the past; the hope for the Future
Paved roads, dirt roads, uneven roads, and ruts- for they make you what you are
Blue skys snowflakes unexpected phone calls hugs and Kisses from Nellie and Bridget
I love yous from my DAD
Never ending support from my mom
The will to forget, the strength to move on, and the stamina to keep going when I want to stop!