More to be Thankful for

I spent 4 hours today down at the Rescue Mission helping serve Thanksgiving dinner to the homeless and less fortunate. What a humbling experience!!! Let me tell you, I really didn't want to go down there on my day off and work, but I am so glad that I did. Many people are afraid of the homeless, but I learned today that they are very thankful for this simple act. Many of them don't eat real well, other than what the rescue mission provides, but this Thanksgiving dinner meant a lot to them. It is heartbreaking to see all the men, women, and yes, children, sitting there eating like this could be their last meal. The Governor and his family also came down and helped us serve dinner, and was very nice to everyone.
I just really think that if you all have the opportunity to go donate your time to help the homeless or anybody, I think you should do it. I am really thankful that I did

Thanksgiving

I remember as a kid, Mom would ask us what we are thankful for, and Deon's family does the same thing every year, so I thought I would post what I am thankful for.

I am definitely thankful for Deon and the fact that he has been able to put up with me for the last 13 years of marriage, and a year of dating. He is an amazing, hardworking, loving guy, and totally would do anything for his family and friends. I am thankful that I have my dogs, and a lot of people tease me about this, but they are my babies. They are always there for me and I love how much personality the little buggers have.
I am thankful for my family. Even though I don't call or text you all as much as I do Penny. I am thankful that every summer, some of the kids(penny's) come and spend some time with us, it means the world to me. I want you all to know how much I love you and miss you all. Mom always worried that we would grow apart after her passing, so let's not let that happen. I think that we should plan a family reunion for next summer and I will be willing to do whatever necessary to get that planned. I am also thankful for Deon's family. His parents are very special to me and mean a lot to me. They are always there for us when we need them. Our beautiful grandma, has the strength of a hundred men. She was had a triple mastectomy and unfortunately the cancer is getting worse, but she is amazing. She never let's that get her down and is such a happy upbeat person.
And finally, I am thankful for all my wonderful friends that I am blessed to have. You are all a bit crazy, in one way or another, but that is why we all have so much fun together. and yes, I am thankful that both Deon and I have a job. In this day and age, it is truly a blessing to be working. Even when we don't want to go into work. LOL...I am terrible.
Thank you all for being a special part of my life and I love and miss you all so much.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!