Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was nice - it wasn't overly joyous, based on the company but it's just nice to be with 'family' and enjoy a nice meal.

I'm thankful for a lot of things this year and every year.

Let me do it in an elementary school format-


Things I'm thankful for:

* my wonderful, though nutty, family
* my awesome, though equally nutty, friends
* my sisters and my brother who are so dear to me
* my niece who remains a constant joy in my life and who teaches me about life in all her own little ways. I'm so thankful to be an aunt!
* my health - although not 100% - I'm thankful for health and life.
* God - for giving me the pull that brought me back to Him and church.

I'm just really thankful for everything I take for granted on a daily basis... big and small.

Mission Accomplished!

In following up to my Bountiful Feast post where I mentioned the site I created to provide food to those in need; I'm glad to say that it was a success.

I only ended up with 3 families/individuals that we helped but it was better than zero.

Jeff and I made the deliveries (two of which were almost an hour away)... and it wasn't so bad. I was so thankful for all the help I received from everyone... and a little disappointed in those that I didn't..

I hope I can do this again next year or even carry it over and maybe do something for Christmas!

It was a great feeling to be able to help those in need.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving .. spending it with loved ones.

Still spinning.....

Things are still nutty around here. Life has really been a whirlwind this year, but I hope, with 2008 quickly coming up on us, that it will be a much better year than 2007 has been. I've had a lot of happiness this year but I feel like the sadness has kept up with it, running a close second all the way.

I'm a little discouraged at some of the decisions that are being made as a result of some of the things that are taking place... but I know that I have no power to change those things. I just wish that those involved would use better judgement and really consider a situation before taking any big, abrupt steps and making decisions that could affect their lives and the lives of others in the long run.

Some days, and not often, I find myself feeling overwhelmed with a feeling of helplessness.. like I want to be able to "fix" everything. I realize I can't do that but I really want to make an effort to try.. I had one day this weekend, where I was struggling with some emotions and I just knew that I was going to break down but I managed not to.. I know I should have let it out because it always feels so much better.

On a good note, I've been getting food together from family and friends to add to the baskets I'll be giving to the needy this Thanksgiving. I got a really nice reception from friends at work who are really eager to help in my task.
There's really only about 3 families I have lined up so far but if I only fed one family, it would still be enough.

Have a Great Sunday & an even better week!