Thanksgiving Thursday

So much to be thankful for each and every day....joining in the web-wide gratitude with Amanda at Twice the Love, Half the Sleep!
On this first Thursday of 2011, I'm particularly appreciative...

-For a She-Twin who can openly talk with her family at the dinner table about how she so desperately wants a friend with whom she can play at recess---one who doesn't do pretend "cheerleading," chase boys around the playground, or participate in the "gossip" group. How thankful I also am that she is unwilling to compromise her personality to "fit in" with others just for the sake of being part of a group. I'm thankful in advance, confident today will be a better day for her.

-For a He-Twin, who instead of poking fun at his sister's sadness, offers up viable suggestions and support.

-For a Double Daddy, who with empathy and wisdom shares ideas, reinforces She-Twin's strength of uniqueness, and finds ways to get giggles from a tearful girl.

-For a Loving Larry Dog, who accepted hugs and pets galore from a girl so ready to share her affection.

-For the names on a paper chain still encircling my man's and my room---names of folks remembering our family and our cares in their prayers.

-For next Wednesday...a day which will mark 11 months for my man cancer-free, with No Evidence of Disease.

For all of the above, and for so many blessings unnamed here, I am abundantly thankful this Thursday.