so much to be thankful for

financially, people are suffering.
physically, people are suffering.
emotionally, people are suffering.

from the far away places you only hear about in the news, to the family down the road who has lost their home to fire.

and yet, here i sit.
in a warm house, with yummy vegetable lasagna in the oven.
with the cutest dog in the world at my feet.
with a loving husband outside, proudly snowblowing his driveway.
with a christmas tree in the living room and money to buy presents.
with a job. and health insurance.

and, best of all, a loving group of family and friends, none more than a phone call away.

it's overwhelming, really, to realize what a blessed life i have been given.

i can't wait to see what 2009 will bring.