Everyone should be thankful for something and this is my top ten list for those things of which I am most thankful. It is in no particular order; simply things that I am thankful for within life.

I am thankful that I am smart enough to be able to write well enough to be making a living of it to support my children and my self. God gave me some talent, and I was inspired along the way by various people to push my self further then I once thought possible.

I am thankful to sites like associated content and helium who have allowed me to share my talents with others through me writing on the web sites. I am able to use my skills to provide for my family while staying home to be nearer to them.

I am thankful that I am healthy enough to live a rich full life, and I am thankful when I can crawl in my nice warm bed after an exhausting day of working around the house or at my job.

I am thankful that my parents Myrtle and Elliott who had all my siblings (Tracey, Diana, Kim, Lori Carmon and Scott), and me for with out them having me I would not be here! I am thankful for the loving guidance, good strong morals, and values they installed in me as I was growing up here. I am also thankful for this discipline, which was given as needed to steer me back on the right path. I am thankful that they gave me all my siblings so I had someone to grow up with and share my life among all of them.

I am thankful to my in-laws Robert and Sue who created their son, who helped me create my three children, whom I treasure. Even thought I emphatically dislike their son, I am thankful to my in-laws for helping me as needed through the years. I think of them still as extended family and love them dearly.

I am thankful that I am able to watch my children Amber, Alex, and Tim grow to be independent self-sufficient adults in this chaotic world. Yes at times when I struggle with their demands I may not seem appreciative or thankful but I am always thankful. These three children have taught me so much and made me see the world through little eyes, and showed me how to love unconditionally.

I am thankful that my daughter has given me two wonderful grandchildren Alexis and John to watch grow and spoil and I am extremely thankful for also knowing my other grandchild Kylie Anne who is in heaven who showed me just how precious life is and how easily it can be taken from us at a moments notice. Although I truly treasure my grandchildren here on earth, the one in heaven made me appreciate this event we call life so much more.

I am thankful to Kate over in Australia, who along with her husband Vince gave birth to seven children, one of whom was my beloved Ray who has come to be the love of my life over the past two years. I may never get over there and officially meet her, but if I did, I would give her a big hug and thank her for sharing her children with the world.

I am thankful to Ray who inspires me, keeps me up when I feel like letting go and falling into the abyss of chaos. He keeps me focused so that I can do everything I must do, and encourages me to be all I can be. He has also taught me the true meaning of having a healthy loving relationship, which is very wonderful.

Above all I am thankful to God who give me a wonderful family, awesome friends, and every thing else so that I may enjoy this voyage of life. I am also thankful now for all the struggles I have endured because they have made me a stronger person.

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