Jim. My hubby, best friend and partner in life. Who has stood by me this year when we've had incredible highs and lows. Stood by me through depression, anger and grief. Through school stress and family troubles. Stood by me and held my hand and helped me keep going.
My family. It may be smaller this year than it was last year, and we're certainly spread across the globe this year, but I've been lucky a long time. My Dad was a huge part of my life and loved me and got to see us get married and see me get out on my own. My Mom is one of my best friends and we've gotten much closer over the past year, despite the distance. Russell is an inspiration to me, pursuing medicine and defending our country at the same time. I've got a few new people in my family this year, a brother in law and essentially a sister in law and the in-law parents (even if my MIL is a PITA.) I'm lucky to have them.
My friends. My dinks means the world to me, those crazy people who are spread across the country. Even though we don't get to see each other very much anymore and our lives keep us busy I know we could all still get back together and fall into a conversation like we saw each other yesterday. I know those people would do anything for me and I would do the same for each of them.
My job gives me a reason to get up every day. I love it more than I ever thought it was possible to love a job. You would think that taking care of people would get old or feel degrading, but I only ever feel grateful that I can help someone else to feel better. That I can be that source of comfort.
All the opportunities I've been lucky enough to have. I'm going back to school for my RN, I can afford to work part time while I'm doing this. I was able to get a bachelors degree. I was able to travel outside of the USA and across it. I've known love and friendship and family. I've experienced NYC, the Jersey Shore, Disney World and the Adirondack Mountains and many other wonderful things.
I have a lot to be grateful for. I just want to say thank you.
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