What I am always thankful for.
My husband - He is my heart, my best friend, my rock, my conscience, my sanity. I have grown so much because of him and I am thankful for each day we have together.
My parents - They beat all odds. As teenage parents their life wasn't easy but they stuck through it together. They taught me many life lessons, some of which may have been unintentional but important all the same. They have always been loving, supportive, comforting and best of all FUN!
My grandmothers - I have been lucky to have two independent, strong and loving grandmothers. I'm convinced that there isn't anything you could throw at them that they couldn't handle. Both were essentially single moms with full time jobs who always made sure their families were taken care of. I will always treasure the moments spent with them.
My mother-in-law - She is every bit as strong and caring as my grandmothers. I have always felt welcomed and comfortable. I know that she is always there for me and I wouldn't be nearly as crafty as I am without her inspiration!
My A.M.Y.S. (Amy Marie Yates Schultz) - She is the closest I could imagine it would be like to have a sister. It is because of her that I can survive so far away from family. I know that I can talk to her about anything and she will not only listen but help me figure out a solution. She understands me sometimes when I don't understand myself and I am forever grateful for her friendship.
The Internet - It is the reason I am able to keep in touch with my family. It has provided me with endless hours of entertainment and unlimited sources of inspiration for crafting. It has helped me meet my husband, find my job, purchase my house, plan events, travel, save money, make money and tons more.
What I am thankful for this year.
Dr. John Bach - I have had a pretty rough year dealing with my gallbladder issues. He was the first doctor to listen and promise a resolution. Because he kept his word I can now eat without pain and nausea.
My job - I have been answering phones for Customer Service and Technical Support for over ten years. I have no complaints about the company that I work for but the job can get very tiring. We were hoping to move to Chicago at one point and I dreamed of working Internet Response at the center in Elgin. This spring they expanded the Internet Response Team to include our center and I was one of the many to transfer departments. Change is refreshing and it is much better having the issue up front in the event that you need to call someone.
Project Free TV - I canceled cable two or three years ago and have never regretted this change. It saved me $125.00 per month and hundreds of useless hours sitting around watching TV. I have had Netflix for eight or nine years and love the ability to stream movies and TV shows but of course they don't have everything. I tried Hulu but it is pretty disorganized, only has the newest episodes of shows and has the same three commercials over and over. Just recently, Brandon found Project Free TV and we can now watch shows that aren't on Netflix on our XBOX and ROKU player. It saves time downloading new episodes of shows and ripping DVDs.
I am also thankful for: my cats, music, movies, video games, paid bills, food, a home, my car, health insurance, room to craft, blue skies, fluffy clouds, rain, rainbows, the stars, etc. The list could go on! I may not always be the best at communicating it but I have learned to appreciate everything. I know it's early but...
