November 26, 2007
Gratitude
I’m so very grateful that my old Buddy dog has decided that he’s going to stick around a while longer. I’m grateful for over ten years of loving devotion from him, and will repay it soon by helping him through that last dark passage. Not today, though. We still have some good times to share.
I’m grateful to all of my friends who shared my joy when I was able to cancel Buddy’s final appointment. Your support and fellowship mean the world to me. Mahalo!
I’m grateful for the two friends who shared Thanksgiving in my home. My ohana. Two of the dearest people in the world to me. They fill my heart and make me want to be a better person.
I’m grateful that my son has turned out to be such a great guy. I fumbled through his young years, making a lot of mistakes that he was able to overcome. His honesty, his morality, his infinite capacity for love thrill me. I love you, son.
I’m grateful for the group of women who have been the core of my online community for so many years. We’ve shared our daily lives for so long and so intimately that we know each other better than some of our family members know us. You help me stay centered and your friendship is one of my most valuable assets.
I’m grateful for the other online friends who have become a part of my life since I started blogging. You’ve become a part of my daily bread. I feed on your joys and triumphs, feast on your imaginations and intellects, am downcast by your miseries and am humbled that you share your lives with me. I’m also very grateful that most of you don’t seem to need drug rehabilitation. 
I’m grateful that my Thanksgiving turkey this year was the best I’ve ever cooked. I realize that sets the bar impossibly high and that all future turkeys are likely to be very poor imitation, but I’m glad to have reached the pinnacle just this once. 
I’m grateful for my little home. It’s not a palace, but it fills my needs. It gives me shelter, provides the boys with a place to rest and play and has room for all of my stuff - well, most of it. I’m well aware that many are not so blessed.
I am grateful that I have work that I enjoy, and that it is adequate to provide for me and the boys. Again, many are not so fortunate.
I’m grateful for this life I have. Many would find it a bit boring. That’s too bad. I’m content.
[tags]dogs, family, friends, gratitude, thankfulness[/tags]
Posted by skeet @ 11:48 am • Just stuff, Home & Family
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November 26th, 2007 at 12:13 pm, Jennic Says:
I’m so happy to read this, esp about your puppy Buddy!!!!! Yay! Double Yay!!
It’s wonderful to feel content. It may not be for others but as long as you feel balanced and in harmony, that’s all that matters. My life is far from glamorous or exciting, actually quite the opposite, but it is perfect for me.
November 27th, 2007 at 9:27 am, Tina Kubala Says:
Three Cheers for Boring, Contented Days. Excitement is overrated.
November 27th, 2007 at 12:55 pm, Whim Says:
I’m grateful for you.
November 29th, 2007 at 5:09 am, Ann Says:
Beautiful post. Happy to hear about Buddy.