Thankful Tuesdays #5

I'm thankful for my dad.

Our car is old, and slowly, slowly dying.  And this past week he called us up to ask us some questions about some things that were going wrong, and he ordered a whole bunch of parts for us online and talked to a repair guy in town.  This embarrasses us somewhat, but, at the same time, he knows WAY more about cars than we do.

He was a rock when Olivia died, for all of us.  He was hurting too, and wasn't afraid to show that, and help us anyway he could.

We don't always agree - we couldn't be further apart on the political spectrum - but he's my dad, and he's awesome.

Thankful Tuesdays #4

I am thankful for the INTERNETS.

I have found so much support this last year - during pregnancy, immediately afterward, and continuing.  It provides a way for my friends and family to keep bugging me even when I don't feel like answering the phone.  Facebook and Skype really work wonders.

This may seem trite, but, honestly, I cannot imagine going through what I've been through without it.

Thankful Tuesdays #3

Today, I'm thankful for my marriage.  It's really been through the ringer this year, but I know it's going to be stronger than ever.

Thankful Tuesdays #2

I am unbelievably thankful for my dorky,wonderful, supportive, smart, hilarious husband.  He is the reason I survive, the thing that wakes me up in the morning (literally and figuratively), and I am a better person because of him.  I know that sounds trite, but it's really true.  We love each other more than I ever thought was possible.

Thankful Tuesdays

I'm jumping on this bandwagon - I need some positive outlook time. :)

Things I'm thankful for:

1) My extended family.  My husband, my parents, my brother, my grandmothers, my aunts and uncles, my cousins, my in-laws - I am so blessed with the most amazing supportive group of people who are my biggest champions.

2) My friends.  I am blessed with the most amazingly varied group of friends - ages, ethnicities, paths of life, from all over the world, many of whom I can call 24-7 to weep, to laugh, to drunk dial (although I haven't done that last one in years, lol).

3) My daughter.  I am so sad that we didn't get to spend more time together, but I am so thankful for the 8 months we had, and I know you're bringing your great-grandpas much joy in heaven.  May Grandpa G. always find ants in your pants and Grandpa S. tell you lots of Oley and Lena jokes - although I hope he hangs onto the inappropriate ones for awhile.