THANKSGIVING HAPPY

I need to get better at this blogging thing and remember to post...May? "Seriously Taryn! Get it together. You are on a computer all day at work."

Since I last posted, my husband IS HOME from the not-so-beautiful country of Afghanistan. His entire battalion made it home safely over the summer and for that, I AM THANKFUL.

With this being the week of Thanksgiving, I have sat a lot and thought about all the things I have to be thankful for...for all of that, I AM HAPPY! Hence the title, "Thanksgiving Happy" instead of "Happy Thanksgiving".

My daughter is very healthy, and for that, I AM THANKFUL. Hearing about children with learning disabilities, physical handicaps, cancers, uncurable diseases, unknown diseases....my daughter has a bad attitude some times, is whiney, and doesn't always behave in school, but her health is so much more important than any of that, and for that, I AM THANKFUL. (PS: Also totally thankful that I am not paying for full-time daycare anymore!)

I have a handsome husband, who works hard at his job...a job that I admire and respect. He would rather spend his time working on his truck than be out at the bar. He would rather be home bragging about his Audi on some online forum than searching dating websites looking to fool around. He thanks me for making dinner. He teaches Jaylyn to be respectful to her mother. He sacrifices a lot to stay in Biloxi, where I can keep my job and be near my family. My husband and I may not always get along about everything, but we are together, and for that, I AM THANKFUL.

I have a job, a nice car, a roof over my head...I have clothes on my back that are clean and ironed...I have a pantry and refrigerator full of food that I can cook when I am hungry...and for all that, for the ability to be able to work and provide, I AM THANKFUL.

I have a loving family who supports me, wonderful friends who would do anything for me, compassionate co-workers, and a God that is forgiving and loving. For all of that, I AM THANKFUL.

On the 29th of this month, I am getting braces on my teeth. Sometime I have longed for because I dislike my smile so much. I am finally able to afford them, and for that, I AM THANKFUL.

I need to take the time to count my blessings more often. I need to be grateful for all that I have, instead of all that I want. I need to thank my God more for all that he allows me to have.

So, I say to you, be happy for all that you have to be thankful for...there are many people who would love to have what you have, be where you are...

Happy Thanksgiving, from my family to your's! ~Taryn