Grateful

My mom once told me "you get through in life what you have to."  And to this day, it is the best advice I have ever received.

I have a secret.  When all of this started with Michael, my deepest, darkest fear was, I couldn't do it.  I'm not cut out to be THAT PARENT.  The parent of a kid with special needs.  We still don't know if Michael has special needs, if it is the school, or some combination of both.

But sometimes, through all the mess and chaos, it is important to take a moment to be grateful for all in life I do have, as opposed to be so focused on the negative.  

I'm grateful I'm healthy, at last, and my family is as well.

I'm grateful that Michael, even with all the issues right now, seems relatively unscathed.

I'm grateful for my husband, who after 8 years of marriage, and what seems like a lifetime of being together, still loves me, and I him.  But even more, he gets me.

I'm grateful for my unwavering family support and love.

I'm grateful for my job.

I'm grateful to finally have a house I love, and as Jessica says, makes me want to lie down on the floor, kick my feet up in the air, and scream, I love my house.

I'm grateful to have food to put on my table, even if I have to cook it.

I'm grateful for my friends, both IRL, and in the computer, who keep me grounded and centered.

I'm grateful for the wii fit I was given Friday night (thanks Sarah) and a little birdie told me I may be getting a wii for Hanukkah (thanks Mom!)

This Thanksgiving, even if you are cooking and crazed like me, please take a minute to see the good.  Trust me, I know it is hard.

And then, have some wine (at my house which is supplied by Dad.  Thanks!)

Happy Thanksgiving.

Comments

[Traci]

Have a very happy holiday season!

[Angela]

Happy Thanksgiving to you guys!

As for me, after the plumber comes I will be VERY thankful to have a working toilet. :)

[mom]

Thanks for the kind comments. You know Dad and I are always there for you. Things will get better as my Mother alsways said and I never believed "Little children little problems big children big problems" I just know Michael will be fine. See you on turkey day. Michael and I are going to have fun after I pick him up. Anything else you need just let us know. Love, Mom

[julia]

Love your post - but REALLY love your Mom! I think "little children little problems, big children big problems" must be a Jewish thing -mine has been in my ear with that since Lila was born. Here's to new friends -- next year in Jerusalem or at least IRL!

[mouthy_broad]

your mom gives good advice.

nice reminder to be grateful.

[Heather]

Jodi I know that things with Michael are going to get better. Anything you need we will be there for you, Michael, and Doug. Heed Mom's advice. As we have learned, Mom is always right.

[Stimey]

Happy Thanksgiving! It's true that even under all the hard, there is a lot to be thankful for.

[Headless Mom]

Happy Gobble to you and yours!

[Vicky]

I so want a house like that. I love mine-but it's way too small now. This post was great! It was good seeing you on Friday!