Happy Thanksgiving! Today I am going to espouse my gratitude for my family, who has been a constant source of support this year. If you appear on this wall of our living room, know that you hold a special place in my life, and are thought of daily.
First of all, I am grateful to have married into a family that is loving and fun. We don't get to visit as much as I would like, but I love my in-laws, and for that I know I am fortunate.
I am who I am today because of the values and manners that my parents instilled in me over the course of the past few decades. They taught me the importance of honesty, and modeled the work ethic that got me through college and grad school. Since Bosco was diagnosed, they have saved us thousands in vet bills by graciously letting him interrupt their lives when Brian and I are both out of town. Dad has pitched in to help solve issues I create in pretty much every home maintenance project I take on, and is an awesome resource when it comes to taking care of my little Corolla. I am very fortunate to have a friend in my mom, to vent to when I have a frustrating day or to to share any joys that come my way, and ask for advice when I am struggling with anything.
The biggest blessing in my life this year has been my husband. I am so lucky to be able to share every day with somebody who knows how to make me laugh, and likes food(especially breakfast) almost as much as I do. For the most part we have the same taste in music, television, and movies, and he has started to open up to the idea of international adventures. Today we hosted Thanksgiving dinner, and it was totally a team effort. I love that we have grown to complement each other's abilities and support each other's strengths, even for tasks like roasting a turkey! I'm so lucky to have found the partner I have, and look forward to many more Thanksgivings to share.
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