26 reasons to be thankful this Holiday season

In no particular order~

1. My faith in God.

2. Times when I was weak this year, I was carried.

3. A husband who is trying hard to beat cancer.

4. My daughter who brings rays of light on rainy days.

5. A good pair of running shoes and a good bra (enough said).

6. Old friends who remind you where you have been and still encourage you.

7. New friends who take you on crazy adventures and encourage you to come along.

8. My family who can ground me like no other.

9. Realizing what really matters.

10. Friends who have the courage to say what needs to be said and still hug you.

11. The 6 months of meals we received from others while Clark had chemo.

12. Chocolate and caffeine because no day is complete without them.

13. An Ipod filled with music that is rocking.

14. Three trips to Disneyland this year and one more trip to go before year end.

15. Being able to wear flip flops, Levi's and a sweater still in November.

16. A mortgage that is paid monthly.

17. Learning to love more and forgive in earnest.

18. Learning to be wrong is ok and even life changing.

19. Knowing what it was like when the Raiders were a winning team.

20. Being able to indulge in hobbies like writing, photography and painting.

21. Having a warm bed to go to every night.

22. Knowing now how much both of my grandmas have influenced the way I am with Emma.

23. Silence is not golden with a three year old daughter in the house.

24. Diet Christmas (or AKA XMAS Lite) is the only way to go.

25. Knowing that not all friendships are meant for a lifetime but some are meant for a season.

26. Being Team Captain of the Livermore Moms American Cancer Society's Relay for Life Team in 2010. As one I cannot do this alone, but as many moms together we will be successful in raising donations to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.