Gratitude List

A growing list of what I’m thankful for. You should have one too.

My beautiful and loving family.
My faith and trust in God.
The 25 years, 7 months and 11 days I was able to have my mom here on earth with me.
A positive outlook.
Cheese, in all forms.
The work trips I’ve taken to Italy. What a new perspective on the world and work and life.
A younger brother that worries about me.
My best friends from my youth and high school. They know where I come from.
My friends I made in college…a huge time of change for me.
Moving to Chicago after college.
My Country Boy who treats me like a special prize he won. I fall in love with him and his blue eyes every day.
Christmas music.
Goat cheese, roasted red pepper hummus, and spinach on a sandwich thin. Wow.
A beautiful Christmas with Country Boy, my dad, my brother and the rest of our extended family.
A new job that will begin a week after my move to Fargo.
A wedding day that was beautiful and perfect beyond every expectation I had.
Laughing all day/night because my husband is just so goofy.
My strong legs that can carry me anywhere.
The ability to truly relax, let loose and enjoy our honeymoon. (And not beating myself up over a few lbs gained, it was worth it, and they will come off as soon as we get back to real life!)
A husband who cleans the whole house, and then encourages me to clean my bathroom.
Skype. It’s the perfect way to keep in touch with people I love dearly.
Three day weekends with my husband.