Thanksgiving

I can think of no better title today as I write this post...that one word says it all and I have been in a constant state of thanksgiving lately.

There is so much to be thankful for this year - every year really - but especially this year and particularly over the past six months. No doubt I've missed a few things (!), but I'd like to at least list what comes to mind right now...

To All That Is, God, Source, Universe....

• I'm thankful that all is well - with my health, my body, my spirit, my mind. 
• I'm grateful that all is well with the people closest to me - those whom I love most.
• Although I could list dozens if not hundreds of the people I am thankful to have in my life...I will only list one...my beautiful daughter, Emilee...the very best gift that God ever blessed me with. My life began on the day you chose me as your mommy and you make every single day worth living to the fullest!!!! You inspire me to be the very best I can be at all times. I love you completely and unconditionally, forever. 
• I'm thankful for all the love & support that surrounds me - from those known to me and those unknown to me.
• I'm thankful to all the angels in the heavenly realm - and to those who surround me right here on Earth - those who see to my spiritual needs, and those who see to my practical ones.
• And, what's the spirit of Thanksgiving without being thankful for food!! For every bite I've taken in, I give thanks for those who sacrificed of themselves (the plants & animals who gave their lives for my nourishment), the farmers who planted and nurtured and harvested, the merchants...the kind friends and family who have purchased, prepared and brought so much yummy food to me...thank you all!
• Speaking of eating...I'm thankful that I have no more mouth sores!! YAY!!!
• I am thankful that in so many different and unexpected ways I have been provided for - strengthening and reconfirming my faith, surprising me and delighting me!
• I appreciate divine timing and the beautiful, magical unfolding of life more than I ever have - EVER!
• I am thankful for the people who've stuck by me through thick and thin, and I am also thankful to those who found they could not...because it gave me the opportunity to practice releasing the conditions and expectations I place on my relationships with others. I love each and every one of you UNconditionally!
• I am appreciating the contrast - the tough times, physically, spiritually, emotionally for what it's taught me about really savoring the good stuff! And, because through that contrast, I developed a whole new list of desires that are surely on their way to me now ;). 
• I am thankful that I am on the "homestretch" of chemo, with only three more treatments to go - WHOO HOO!!!
• And...while I'm at it...I'm grateful to medical science for coming up with treatments and cures and fixes for so many bodily ills. While I still prefer my natural and holistic methods, I appreciate the value of using all of the resources at my disposal when a big problem comes up - and those resources would mean nothing without the skilled, caring service of the doctors and nurses who know how to apply them...thank you!
• I am thankful for Zofran! Some of you know what I'm saying! Hehe ;)
• I have spent every single day since June 1st appreciating the amazing home I live in...so perfect, so right for us in every way...including the most wonderful neighbors in the world!
• For my furry friends and family...thank you for your love, your cuddles, and your amusing antics!

I am thankful for the joy, I am thankful for the peace and tranquility of a good rest, I am thankful for the excitement and the magic and the quiet smiles, I am thankful for the LOVE, I am thankful for LIFE!!!

Wishing you all a wonderful, magical, magnificent Thanksgiving!!!

Love,

Lisa