IN THANKSGIVING

I took some quiet time today to write down what I'm thankful for. Here's the start of my list:
* my health
* my family
* safe travel
* awareness and importance of gratitude in EVERY day
* patience
* people who have changed my life and helped me to make some crazy decisions in order to become happy, including but certainly not limited to: Jason, Owen, Eva, Sharon, Jenny, Mom and Dad, Ma and JimDad,Chef Batista, Chef Hewett, Chef Morris, Gerald, Susan, Vickie, Collin, Sheila, Asha...
* healthy food
* clean water
* sunshine AND rain
* a place to go every day and be creative and feed people, a place that makes me happy, a place that makes me feel appreciated and all of which happen to be my job. Thank you, Jenny!
* the warm smiles, hugs and positive vibes of Asha
* the great conversations with Collin that lead to personal awareness
* the healing nature of Sheila's presence and gifts
* Eva in the bubbling bath with a bubble beard, Eva telling me to close my eyes and rubbing my head to make me relax, Eva curling up in my lap, Eva running to me with unconditional love when I get home
* Owen's never-ending growing heart and compassion, Owen's ability to read me like a book and to know exactly what to do to help heal me or help me, Owen's sparkling eyes and smile
* JASON. in all caps. Because this blog probably wouldn't even be here without his love and support in all that I do. You have an awareness for what I need that I don't even have, and you are diligent in seeing me through those needs. I am so thankful for you, my love, I don't even know where to start the list except to say THANK YOU.
* Compassion
* Understanding
* Growth
* Guts
* Faith
* My church family that is truly unbelievable
* Naps
* The smell of garlic, onions and cinnamon, obviously not all together. : )
* Hats and scarves on a cool day (it doesn't need to be cold for me)
* Dark Chocolate
* A hot mug of good coffee in my hands and the time to sit and sip
* Coworkers that literally and figuratively hum along with me in the kitchen
* My brother
* The gift of foresight- to recognize when others need to make significant life changes and my ability to help with that in support and guidance
* the gift that I can honestly say I am HAPPY

THANK YOU GOD, IN THANKSGIVING.