In All Things, Give Thanks

I feel like I've been down in the dumps with a lot of my posts lately, so I figure it's about time to find some cheer and positivity. 

Here are just some of the things I am thankful for right now.

1. A God who loves me and has carried me through being sick. He has given me strength on days where I don't feel strong at all.

2. My kids. Being a mom isn't easy, but I am so lucky to have Daniel and James in my life. They are the best.

3. An amazing family. A mom who drops everything to come be with her sick adult child and to take care of her grandkids. And a dad and sisters who check in to see how I'm doing, or say random things to make me laugh.

4. Actual health care coverage that isn't going to put me into debt from my recent hospital stay.

5. Friends who check in. All the Facebook messages, texts, calls (for the few of you that I'll answer my phone for!), have given me encouragement. The amount of people who dropped things off for the boys and I when we were quarantined just blew me away. So many Halloween treats (like TOO many!), medicine, care packages, and even a gift card to order pizza so I wouldn't have to worry about supper. I may be an introvert, but knowing that people will be there when you need them is a very nice feeling too.

6. That the boys have a dad that will help take care of them, and that is willing to get along so that the boys lives aren't complicated. He has helped quite a few times these past few weeks, and it's been very helpful to me.

7. That I have an EXTERMELY understanding job. I am so thankful to the church where I work for allowing all of this recovery time. I hate being gone. I really wanted to go back this week, but I just don't see it happening. People have stepped in to sub for preschool and Kid's Club. My co-workers have all checked in on me multiple times too. 

8. I was still able to get out on a couple short drives to see the leaves at their peak. It was beautiful.

9. If I need to boost my spirits, I can jam out to Christmas music.

10. I have a roof over my head, a comfortable bed and food.