What are YOU thankful for this year?

My list for things to be thankful for 2007 edition

1. I have a wonderful husband & 2 wonderful children I would die for.

2. My MIL is freakin AWESOME!

3. Both of my parents are still alive, in fair health & are married to each other after 43 years. # 44 is January 10th.

4. My brother has had some hard times but he seems to be improving & seems to be happier than in recnet years.

5. My sister came for a visit from Maryland & got to see the family.

6. My Grandmother is still alive & living on her own, even with her rapidly declining health.

7. My Uncle has moved & now lives about 30 minutes away from her.

8. My Aunt has divorced my Uncle & even seems to be happier via e-mail. I can count the times I've seen her in one hand & still I feel a connection with her.

9. My Grandmother came for her final visit to the Sonoran desert & got to spend time with my family & our home. She got to meet my daughters teacher & see her classroom. She lit up when all the kids gave her a hi-five, waved & said good-bye as class was over. She will never forget it.

10. "Granpa Ron" will be landing today for a Thanksgiving visit.

11. My tastebuds are beginning to revolt against junk food.

12. Kiwi reached New York safely.

13. My digital camera.

14. America is still the best place to live on Earth & I am an Amercian citizen.

15. My friends from high school that still e-mail me, yes I mean you Burke & Dick.

16. All of my life experiences that have made me the person I am today. My only regret is that I didn't finish college.

17. I have roof over my head & food in my belly.