Grateful

I am grateful to my John for becoming an instant daddy over 20 years ago and for putting up with all the craziness that the kids and I have brought into his life and for loving us through it all and for marrying me 20 years ago and never regretting it (or at least for not admitting it!)

This is for KA - I'm thinking of you and your sister and sending good thoughts that the biopsy comes back with good news. I'm grateful you are my friend.

This is for my son... Stay safe baby boy and know that there is a day that doesn't go by that I don't think of you. I'm grateful you are mine.

This is for my daughter who is working hard and finally getting the chance to spread her legal wings - I am so proud of you. I'm grateful that you are mine.

This is for GV because he checks this blog everyday and now there is something to read! I'm grateful for our friendship.

I'm grateful that my children picked such wonderful spouses that are a real part of our family -- we truly have gained another son and daughter.

This is for my mother-in-law who I've called "Mom" for the past 20 years - thank you for telling me how much that has meant to you. I never knew.

This is to PN, MZ, and KM - I'm grateful for the hugs, the love and the laughter - especially on Tuesday. It feels like another daughter is leaving with KM's marriage... and yes I did cry but I managed to wait until John got the car unlocked!

To R & J and J & L - There are no words to tell you what I feel... It is really too bad that we aren't allowed to pick our families when we are born, but at least we get to pick them when we get older and I'm so grateful we are family now.

To my little Mouse - who gives me such happiness everyday and tries really hard to fill D.O.G.'s paw prints.

I'm grateful for those of you who help to make my life complete.