I’m glad things worked out to where I could find happiness and hope.  I miss Colorado, as everyone well knows, but I’m thankful that I have the support, my family, and a positive outlook.  I’m thankful that I’m finding my strength again–seeing ahead–not dwelling on the past.

I’m blessed.  I will celebrate this day instead of allowing it to bring sad thoughts.  I will reflect on the good and refuse to relive the bad.  I will choose my day from the moment I wake up tomorrow to the time I lay down to sleep…and the days after.

I’m going to make it. 

It’s also been frequent that I’m making hot tea in the evenings.  And, did I forget to tell you?  It snowed here in Texas on Thanksgiving!  It really made me smile.  I came back from Colorado on Sunday and brought it with me…

My trip was uneventful and went very smooth.  I was able to bring back things I would have missed that were socked into storage.  I am glad I was able to get up there and retrieve some of the kids favorite and wanted things we left behind.  The trip was very tiring but I enjoyed spending time with my dad.  Those are priceless hours, you know?

He’s always been very full of wisdom and I love asking him advice on things.  It never slips by him to think very hard on even the smallest things.  I’ve always admired that.