
Much to be thankful for this year. All three boys and I are doing well and are happy and healthy, (despite my ups and downs with anemia/fatigue and, of course, the bike crash in July.) We're thankful that all in our family and extended family are doing well, and grateful for our dear friends, old and new. We've shared our deepest sorrows and a few challenges this year, but remained strong together. I'm thankful for that.
We're grateful, too, for the boy's sweet cousin, Mike, deployed overseas again during the holidays. (Thankful he's in neither Iraq nor Afghanistan this time around.) I'm sure it's especially difficult for him to be away at this time of year. We wish him and all of the troops a safe and happy holiday. Many blessings to you all -- I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!