Thanksgiving Eve 2017

Sometimes you just stop ...and recognize your blessings. This is one of those moments. My life mate of 43 years is sitting in a chair across the room. Although I may not have always recognized his love and what he was doing for me at the time he was doing it throughout our long life together , I recognize it now. I see it in the Magnolia trees planted outside my personal bathroom window where they can be seen from my jacuzzi tub. I see it in the jacaranda trees when remembering when I told him I loved the purple trees growing throughout San Diego. I see it in the gifts that he has given me. I certainly see it when driving home from Alpine a few days ago, and he said, (out of the blue) "You know ...I would step in front of a train to push you out of the way to save you. You know that. Right? I would give my life without a second thought for you to live." Yes, I do know that. My first born, a son, called me today, and I so enjoyed our conversation. Thank you God for him and his integrity, intelligence and compassion. He is the glue today that holds it all together. I am so thankful for my daughter in law, Katherine. Finally...is all I can say.  :-) She is perfect for him. My adorable granddaughters ... ages 26 and 10, respectfully, are healthy and enjoying life, and I so thank God for the wonderful blessings of healthy grandchildren. I am thankful for my son in law, who may have the biggest heart in San Diego County. I am thankful for my daughters. I can't imagine life without them. Tomorrow is another day ...a day of Thanksgiving. I am thankful for that.~drj51