Thanksgiving

In my time of woe, at my lowest point ever, I find soooo many things to be thankful for. Count your blessings as I do, please.
- I am thankful for my little niece Lizzy's habit of snuggling with me...any hour, any day, whether I think I want it or not. OK, so she does this with everyone. But with Lizzy snuggled by my side, in my armpit, rested on my chest, playing her DSI......it is like I am the Queen of Everything!
- I am thankful for my cat, Cleopatra. My friend Chris took care of her while I couldn't. My brother continues to help me care for her. But, after 5 months of not living with her, I am still Tha Momma. She and I have been together most of her life. And her love is the first unconditional love since Jason.
- I am thankful for my sisters and brothers. Though they still expect me to one day be fixed, and I have yet to believe in that day, their support and love is infinite in the face of my numerous continued personal disasters.
- I am thankful that I am alive. In my darkest hours, when I want to give up, I cannot. The sun rises, the clouds drift through the sky, snowflakes are unique like all of us. I simply cannot take in the cool air of winter, feel the sun and snow on my face, look into my loved ones' faces, and not feel like it's all worth it.

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