Thanksgiving Blues

So, it is Thanksgiving Day, or well, evening of 2011 and I am not only bored out of my mind but lonely. This year my children are with their Dad and I'm a thousand miles away from my family. Much like last year and once again feeling a little blue. I grew up in a normal sized family and holidays were always a HUGE deal but over the last year my family, including myself, have all moved to other states and those get together's are no more. My husband and I went out to dinner as we both found no point in cooking an extravagant meal for just us and preferred to get out of the house. So, TGIFriday's it was. Great food but still not the same. Now he's unfortunately passed out and I'm up with my laptop in our living room missing the rest of my family.

Of course, I have so much to be thankful for and I'm choosing to instead think of these things rather then wallowing in self pity. I have three healthy, beautiful and not to mention amazing children who are just as happy as can be. I have THE best husband who has been there through so much for me in the past year and yet we're still going strong. I have a wonderful support system that is built up of my Grammy and Mom and I am ever so grateful for their kindness and advice. And one of the best things is that I am healthy. I have had a few rocky moments in the past several years with my health and Diabetes but surprisingly I'm still doing really well and have no issues whatsoever. Thanks to a very caring God and a guardian angel who is always on point. :) 


We, as people, often can find so many things to sit and mope about and a list of reasons to be discouraged but I think it is vitally important to make sure you keep the positives in your life at the top of that list. Remember the things you have or the people you have around you and realize that the vast majority of us are all extremely lucky to even be living in this great country. There are so many unfortunate people in this world, who I am sure would gladly take all of our small problems with joy at the thought of just having a roof over their heads and one meal a day. One of my favorite sayings is, "If you don't like it, shut up or do something about it." Yes, it's a little blunt but maybe it is that swift kick in the butt we need sometimes. Don't sit around and feel sorry for yourself, get up and do something about it. Make something of yourself and make sure your problems know just how big and powerful your God is. 

Remember to always be grateful for all the great things in your life and give the rest to God. Happy Thanksgiving everyone...


Onward and upward and shining on!
<3 The Nice Wife