Thankful for....

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, i want to say a few things i am grateful for. Why not :)
First, my parents. There is no one that has been more supportive of me through this process then them. They have loved me through and through, and have been very kind and helpful. They push me to do whats best, but they also let me realize that i have to make choices, and they are supportive. My mom is my best friend. She always has been, and during this journey she has become my closest companion. She is so loving, and has such a huge heart. She listens to me and takes me to do things, which i love. She doesn't let me sit around, she makes me go to school to help me get things done, but she also takes me shopping, or just out to keep me active, and i love her for it. I just love talking to her and having her there. I love my dad too, he is so patient and loving. He listens to me and lets me know that he loves me no matter what. I love them both so much, and i know that things would be so much harder if i didn't have them as my therapists and shoulders to cry on :)

One thing that has helped me a lot is the Ensign of General Conference. Seriously.... read it. Even in talks where i read the title and im like "Well, this doesn't really have to do with me", there is always something that stands out and its so amazing. Reading the words of our latter-day prophets.... what could be more helpful and uplifting then that?

My siblings have turned into my best friends, and they are so awesome about this. They love calling me fatty and pretending to punch my stomach. And there are always jokes going around, but i honestly love it. They again are just so awesome and so freaking funny :)

Im grateful for everything i have! General term, i know, but seriously, do you realize how lucky we are? I live in a house with heating, and a fridge and stove and oven, and everyone has a room with a bed and more than several sets of clothes, and our cupboards are full of food. Seriously... we are so lucky, and i know that i take it for granted sometimes. I hear about these other countries, people suffering, and i just know that i am so blessed.

Again, i know i talked about it before, but im so grateful for Heather and Kirk, and for their friendship and their amazing personalities. I love them for who they are, and im grateful that my mom found them :) i know that "little buddie" is going to be in an awesome home with the coolest parents, and he can pursue whatever he chooses, and they will be supportive of it. And im grateful for the choice of open adoption, and that it is more common now. I definitely wouldn't want it any other way, and im happy that Heather and Kirk feel the same.

Last (there is definitely more, but then this blog would never end :) ) im grateful for Heavenly Father, and for the strength he has given me throughout this process. This whole journey would be impossible if he wasn't there to help me, and im grateful and happy to put my trust in him. He has given me a ton, and it blows my mind every day.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!