So today was Stand Up To Bullies day at the kids' school and they were asked to wear pink to represent their pledge to stand up to bullies. This was the shirt that The Boy chose to rock today. And rock it he did. ;-)
On this Stand Up To Bullies day - I decided to put my foot down as well. I have been feeling very bullied by - The Universe. It has been a bad year in many respects but - and listen very carefully Universe - I am done!. I am done being pushed around. I am done letting it get to me. ( I think)
So, I also realized today that I have not been giving thanks this November because I have been so darn preoccupied with hurricanes, dumb decisions, lack of communication, mean people, sadness, hurt, etc. etc. etc.... So in my effort to stand up and not allow my feelings to continue to be bullied, I am going to use this opportunity to catch up on the things I am thankful for.
1. My Husband - he is my best friend and the best father ever. He is also THE MOST reliable person I know and I can count on him and trust him in any situation. I don't have words for how happy I am that he is ok after his car accident today. Good thing he thinks fast and doesn't panic. The fact that afterward he got in a rental car and continued up to NJ to start cleaning and pulling drywall, only serves to prove my point above.
2. My three children - they are the best things that I ever did. They amaze me every day and I am so utterly proud of everything they do.
3. My parents - while they are both gone from this world - I will forever be thankful for everything that they gave me throughout my life. I would not be who I am without their love and guidance and I miss them every single day.
4. My family and friends - I have learned many hard lessons in recent months about the people in my life. I have learned who is truly there for me - who loves me - and who I can count on. I only hope they know the same from me and they should know who they are. I have also learned who is not - does not - and whom I can not... But I am happy to finally clearly see the difference.
5. The beach - it is more than just sand and sea to me. It is the place I feel most relaxed and at home and I look forward to being back there soon....
6. Running - it's more than just exercise - it's therapy.
7. My photographs - I am not a photographer by any stretch of the imagination but I love to see all of the moments I have captured....
8. Books - there is nothing like getting lost in a good story...
9. Memories - everyone keeps telling me these can't be taken away even when people are gone.. I am still struggling with that but I am so glad to have the memories of loved ones that I do. I am especially thankful that some of the tangible memories were saved from the flood.
10. My dog - I am pretty sure that he was sent to us to help us heal a bit... that's a big job for a puppy but I think he is up for the job.
11. Insurance - We are relying on three different policies right now - flood, home, and car. I will never question all of the money that I pay every year ever again.
12. Coffee - they can't all be poignant. I really like coffee.
13. Cooking - it makes me happy and I love to feed the people around me.
14. Creativity - it is an outlet for me.....
15. My Blog - I love that I have this record for my kids - in my voice...with my thoughts. I love that I can share lessons with them through this that I hope they will cherish someday.
16. Finally on today the 16th day I am thankful that I have things to be thankful for. It has been a hard year - but I am blessed in innumerable ways and need to start focusing on those things... and leave the rest behind. I will try.
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