I am thankful for...

I like this idea Maria! Sadly this was harder than I thought it would be. Things are definitely not how I thought they would be at this point in my life. Actually, almost nothing is. Some of that might be good but a lot of it is definitely not. I'm sure there are positives to a lot of these issues but it is pretty hard for me to understand why a lot of this is happening. Sorry, not to be like poor me... I know everyone is in the same boat in some way or another. I just get mad and frustrated a lot, so I'm glad you requested this Maria, because I think I need to do this more.

I know that I am very lucky in a lot of ways though. I, of course, am very thankful for all of the very understanding and loving people in my life, like you guys, my family and John but to be specific as you requested, Maria, I am thankful for Ryland.

I know I talk about this place like it's magical or something. It's really not that exciting but I am so grateful that my family has found a place that is so peaceful and welcoming. This place definitely feels like home to me and I think my family feels the same, which is probably why we haven't left yet! I know I won't be living here forever but I think that my family will be (at least during some point in the year). The people here are a little wacky and a lot nosey but I love them. Almost everyone we have met here has instantly treated us like family and cares about us like we are. So many are so understanding and helpful with Sarah, that sometimes it makes me cry. Most of the people here we have known for under a year and I feel like we have known them for years. On top that, it's just really beautiful here. I can't tell you how happy it makes me to know that my parents and Sarah will have a home here for good. It means the world to me that they have a wonderful home they are comfortable in and a community that will look out for them.

Anyway, that's my sappy story for the evening. I feel like I should call Delilah or something. I hope everyone had wonderful Thanksgivings. I'm so looking forward to seeing you ALL in the coming weeks!! And yay for Christmas time- THAT is another thing to be thankful for!

Amy