Thanksgiving
I have written about being grateful before. And I am thankful for so many things in my life. If I had to choose two it would be (1) hugs (from friends, not strangers) and (2) music. Sometimes in reverse order, depending on the day.
I find that while money and pretty things are nice to have, close friends are who truly enrich our lives. And I am forever and every day grateful for the support, laughter and warmth I receive from the people around me.
This Thanksgiving I felt like writing a list of the people who impact my daily life, and for whom I am so grateful; in part to thank them, and in part to remind myself of their generosity.
I am thankful for (in no particular order):
Melinda for understanding me like no one else can. For getting the hints and making the (right) call. And for providing insights and unconditional, seemingly everlasting support.
Natalie for wanting to see me happy. For being an awesome pet-sitter. And for giving me the grace to bear with me through my bitchy years and reaffirming that I am now a good person.
Audrey for being the only person I can never seem to be mad at. For having the best facebook etiquette ever. And for inspiring me to treat everyone around me with kindness.
David for being analytical, yet compassionate. For letting me in on the details for the best proposal ever. And for encouraging me to do the uncomfortable.
Deb for loving me unconditionally. For 14 years of opportunities, non-judgement and free laundry.
Linda for being real with me. For making work a fun place to be again. And for Friday songs.
Kellie for giving up a day to be my attentive side-kick. For common sense and a good work-ethic. And for continually pretending I'm not weird.
Lindsey for coming back to me at a time of great need. For reaching out. And for wishing me love.
Sebastian for mellowing me out, and for good memories and laughter.
Tara for simply listening when I don't want advice. For the best hugs. And for a day of adventure in Tennessee.
Leslie for being my Thanksgiving Family. For 12 years of support, free shoes and books to read. And for dragging half her family to my concerts for 6 years.
Anna-Patricia for following in my footsteps to fight for the cause. For being cheerful and passionate. And for actually crying when I said I might get to keep my job.
Roxanne for having the appropriate reaction to every bit of news. For classy lunches. And for putting up with my singing her song for years.
Jackie for no guilt trips and always picking up where we left off. For talking at each other and still understanding.
Darlene for being a mentor (for free). For wanting people to like me. And for making social events happen.
Lisa for coming to all my concerts. And for being an inspiration to so many dealing with Wegener's granulomatosis.
And Jonathan. For asking me to turn pages. For bringing the joy of music back into my life. For calling me on my shit. For not lingering. And for being inclusive and patient.
I find that while money and pretty things are nice to have, close friends are who truly enrich our lives. And I am forever and every day grateful for the support, laughter and warmth I receive from the people around me.
This Thanksgiving I felt like writing a list of the people who impact my daily life, and for whom I am so grateful; in part to thank them, and in part to remind myself of their generosity.
I am thankful for (in no particular order):
Melinda for understanding me like no one else can. For getting the hints and making the (right) call. And for providing insights and unconditional, seemingly everlasting support.
Natalie for wanting to see me happy. For being an awesome pet-sitter. And for giving me the grace to bear with me through my bitchy years and reaffirming that I am now a good person.
Audrey for being the only person I can never seem to be mad at. For having the best facebook etiquette ever. And for inspiring me to treat everyone around me with kindness.
David for being analytical, yet compassionate. For letting me in on the details for the best proposal ever. And for encouraging me to do the uncomfortable.
Deb for loving me unconditionally. For 14 years of opportunities, non-judgement and free laundry.
Linda for being real with me. For making work a fun place to be again. And for Friday songs.
Kellie for giving up a day to be my attentive side-kick. For common sense and a good work-ethic. And for continually pretending I'm not weird.
Lindsey for coming back to me at a time of great need. For reaching out. And for wishing me love.
Sebastian for mellowing me out, and for good memories and laughter.
Tara for simply listening when I don't want advice. For the best hugs. And for a day of adventure in Tennessee.
Leslie for being my Thanksgiving Family. For 12 years of support, free shoes and books to read. And for dragging half her family to my concerts for 6 years.
Anna-Patricia for following in my footsteps to fight for the cause. For being cheerful and passionate. And for actually crying when I said I might get to keep my job.
Roxanne for having the appropriate reaction to every bit of news. For classy lunches. And for putting up with my singing her song for years.
Jackie for no guilt trips and always picking up where we left off. For talking at each other and still understanding.
Darlene for being a mentor (for free). For wanting people to like me. And for making social events happen.
Lisa for coming to all my concerts. And for being an inspiration to so many dealing with Wegener's granulomatosis.
And Jonathan. For asking me to turn pages. For bringing the joy of music back into my life. For calling me on my shit. For not lingering. And for being inclusive and patient.
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