Ten Things I am extremely thankful for this Christmas

1.  Jesus first and foremost.  For with him all things are possible

2.  Santa Carla......who has given my kids a Christmas miracle

3.  Bonnie Claus.....who has also has created miracles of her own

4.  My kids for being here.  (I miss the stepkids I helped raise......I still love you my first babies.....and I miss you prfoundly)

5.  The Perfect 10 and my snarky sisters who have made this year plus 9 months the best experience I could have ever imagined.  And who reminded me to honor the Queen within.   I love you gals.

6.  My newest friends who have brought so much to my life this year.  Made it better, more enhanced, more flavorful.

7.  My oldest friends...I cannot remember what life was like before you.

8.  My health....thank you God I am not sick or infirm.  And God bless those who are.

9.  4 little ornaments on my tree.  I had lost all my old, dear ornaments in a hurricane and all the moving that followed.  This year, I have two mittens from Alaska, two hearts from Canada, and an angel bear on top of my tree.  I have new precious treasures now for my tree.  And they came from love.

10.  Doll found me yesterday and Pam called me yesterday.  It is so good to know we all still have each other.  We have lost two brothers and the news is that we may lose a third.  We still have each other.....and we can pick up like it was yesterday. 

This Christmas has been small.  It has been tight.  But thanks to my blood sister, my sisters from my adopted families, and my perfect 10 sisters.....it has been one of the most amazing Christmases ever on record. 

And lastly.....it cannot go unsaid....I am thankful for every last one of the Gather folk.  IT has been a true pleasure to interact with every one of you.  You give me faith, you give me hope, you give me inspiration.  I have even gathered some very special friends here.  It is truly a blessing.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!!!!