Happy Thanksgiving!

Wow, it's amazing how fast this year has gone by, and yet, I'm glad it's almost over with. Barring the events that happened on 9/11, this year has been one of the most difficult ones for me so far. This year, I've learned that no matter how hard you try or communicate in a relationship, sometimes you just have to let go. I've learned that you can work as hard as you can, put all your faith and loyalty in a company and they will still let you go. I've learned that there is no such thing as staying with a company for 20 years, now you are lucky if it is 5. I've learned that you can save as much as possible, and it's still not enough.

And yet, I've also learned that through it all my family is there to support me and help me through these times. I've learned that my friends will help me out in any way that they can. I've found out who my true friends are because they stand by me, regardless of what happens. I've learned that just when things seem to be the darkest, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and it's not a fast approaching train. I've learned that I do need to take the time and live, to value what I do have in my life and not worry about the things that aren't there yet; they will come in time.

I have a lot of things to be thankful for this year. I'm employeed. I have a wonderful family and I'm very lucky to have the friends I have. I'm healthy. I may not have all the money in the world, but I can still get by. I've got my home, my horses, dogs and cats. I live in the USA... yes, we have our problems, but when you strike us, we come together as a family and stand beside and support our own.

When I look at this, how can I not be thankful today?