Friday, November 30, 2012

A Thankful November

I posted awhile back that I was going to do thankfuls for PEOPLE in my life instead of things this month.  I did it every day!  I haven't posted it here and stayed up to date, but I will put them ALL here now...

1-Today I am thankful for Jessica - I had a wonderful time last night. From the first day you found out my boys were here, you've lent an incredible amount of support and love. I enjoy each conversation we have and appreciate your support more than I could ever say. Thank you for being there for me and thank you for introducing me to many other girls who will be named later this month! :) You are a beautiful and wonderful person.
2-Today I am thankful for my beautiful friend Brynne - We've only known each other for a few weeks, but you've made a huge impact on my life that I will never, ever forget. You know just what to say, when to say it, and how to say it. You get me. People I've known for years don't even get me as well as you do. You've quickly become one of my best friends, and I would never have made it through the past two months without you. I look forward to many more YEARS of iMessage conversations, road and shopping trips, and just all around good times. ♥ ♥ ♥
3-I am thankful for my friend, Jamie - Thank you for being a part of my crazy life. For making me smile when I need it most. For just ranting about your day or week to cheer me up. Thank you for acting like a normal person when life doesn't seem so normal. I am lucky to have you as a friend and look forward to lots and lots of fun times just us girls and with our boys...talking bunkers and guns and such... :) :)
4-I am thankful for such a wonderful person in my life - Kari - You and I met a long time ago, but you've since become a great friend. You know more and understand more about everything happening in my life over the past few months than just about anyone. Thank you for lending a helping hand, being so supportive, and just being a great friend. I am so lucky to have had you come into my life. :)
5-Today's thankful... Amy - You know why your name is here today. I don't have to exaggerate because you and I both know why it's here. ;) You are a wonderful person, a beautiful friend, and an amazing mom. I look up to you and enjoy our conversations. I am so looking forward to a long friendship and many long conversations like today. You have helped me in so many ways over the past few months. I appreciate it so much. ♥ xo ♥
6-I didn't want to group people together, but I think this group needs to be together...I am thankful for the nurses who gave me what time I had with my boys...Katie, Katie, Tammy, Allison, Ally, Jenna, and MaryLou - Thank you for taking care of my boys. Thank you for being there for me and Cam each day you could. We will never forget you or what you did for our boys. And Amy - I can never say eno
ugh how much you mean to us or how much you did for us. You are a very special person that we will never forget. I don't know what more I could say...the time that all of you gave us with our boys was so special...you helped create what few memories we have of them and when that's all we have left, it means the world. ♥

7-Thank you, Colleen for a great chat. You always know how to make me smile and laugh. You know the emotions of this journey better than most! I know we will have more and more good times over the years and I can't wait! :) — with Colleen Ford Steele.
8-Melissa - You have no idea how awesome it was to get your message tonight... You randomly came into my life thanks to our shared PCOS journeys and resulting twins and you've guided me through every step of the way. I am so thankful for the support and friendship that has resulted from our chance message board introduction! Thank you for being there, for being a friend, and most of all for just listening at times when I needed it most. ♥
9-Thank you Elizabeth for a great conversation last night...to know someone who gets it...who doesn't think I'm a crazy person...someone who came into my life for one reason and has turned out to be there for a completely different one...thank you. I am so lucky to have met you. ♥
10-Today I am thankful for the staff at DHMC for hosting the Service of Remembrance ceremony. It was beautiful. Difficult for me with my loss being so raw, but so beautiful. And with wonderful, beautiful items to bring home and put in the boys' memory chest... I am so thankful to be able to meet and spend time with other parents who can truly understand how devastating a loss of this magnitude is. ♥
11-Thankful for all the veterans in my life: Ryan, Randy, Timothy, Michael, Adam, Wayne, Dan, Gary, Uncle Phil, Uncle Harold, Keith, Papa Y, Papa Earl, Grampa, Nana, Uncle Mead, Pat, but most especially my amazing husband Camden. (And anyone I may have missed!!!) — with Camden Elliott.
12-I have some pretty awesome coworkers and I'm so thankful for such a supportive team to work with. It makes the idea of going back to work in a couple of weeks just a little more bearable to think about... Thank you all for all of your love and support. ♥ — with Diane Musbach and 6 others.
13-Kristy - I'm not excited about the reason we met, but I'm so thankful to have met you. I may cry every time we exchange e-mails, but I find it so helpful. I hate that we are both experiencing this, but I'm so glad we have each other through it. I AM excited about meeting you and developing a friendship out of our tragedies. I already love you and am so thankful for our friendship. xoxo ♥
14-So thankful for my best friend, my little sister, Hilary. ♥ I can never say enough how much I love you and how much you mean to me. Thank you for being so amazing and being there for me all the time, through thick and thin. Love you so much. ♥
15-I'm thankful for friends that I've had since we were little kids. I am so lucky to have such wonderful friends who care about me and who I can laugh and have fun with. Thank you girls for a great time and for being there for me...we've known each other for as long as I can remember and I love you all. ♥ — with Caiti Fullerton and 3 others.
16-Thankful for wonderful people that Cam and I can call our friends. Thank you Dan and Allison for being an amazing support system for us. We appreciate it and love you guys.
17-I'm lucky to have one of the best girl friends any girl could ask for. Megan - No amount of distance or time between our chats or visits hurt our friendship! My only wish is that you lived closer so we could see each other more. :) I miss you and love you so much. You are one of the best friends that anyone could ask for. ♥ ♥ ♥
18-Thankful for all the ICN moms who have been a fabulous support system through our journey. I would not be nearly as strong right now if not for all of you. ♥ — with Cheryl Lundgren and 8 others.
19-I am thankful for my amazing and wonderful husband. I wouldn't be who I am without him. Ten years together and I love him just as much now as I did ten years ago...maybe even more! No one else gets me, loves me, takes care of me or completes me like this wonderful man. You are my world, baby. You make me whole and keep me going. I love you so very much, Camden.
20-Thankful for a wonderful "second" family that I was lucky to marry into. Thank you for taking me in so generously and lovingly. I can't imagine having a better family. Love you all!! — with Tom Elliott and 3 others.
21-I am thankful for a community that comes together for each other. I used to hate growing up in a small town...now I love it and appreciate it so much more. ♥
22-Six years ago, I was celebrating Thanksgiving while my husband served our country overseas. Today I am thankful he is home and safe to celebrate with our family. Thinking of those serving today and all year and the families that lend them the support needed to serve our country. ♥
23 & 24-I missed my thankful yesterday because I was busy shopping and sleeping...but I think I can combine with today. :) I am thankful for my family, both immediate and extended. I am so lucky to have such a small, but unbelievably large family that is both lovign and supportive. ♥ (P.S. FB won't let me label everyone!!) — with Sandy Balzanelli and 17 others.
25-I started working at Dartmouth four and a half years ago. Never did I imagine that work would be where I would find some of the best girlfriends. The kind that make you laugh, but who help you out when you need it most. The kind that are there for you no matter what, through good and bad. And even though I don't work with them all anymore, the friendships are still there and I'm thankful every day that I was lucky enough to meet these wonderful women. — with Ashley Buck and 5 others.
26-I met some of the best friends at Bishop's and I wouldn't trade my Canadian experience for the world!! Love and miss you ALL!! xo — with Clair Elie and 12 others.
27-My first job introduced me not only to responsibility and the working world, but some of my BEST friends. I am thankful that that job gave me the opportunity to meet all kinds of amazing people who remain in my life now. ♥ — with Christine Hapgood and 8 others.
28-Thankful for one of my very best friends. Mandy - You know how to make me laugh and show me a good time. You can talk me down when I'm having a bad day and are just all around a very wonderful friend. ♥ 50 shades...hehehe
29-Who knew that at four years old, I would find one of my closest friends. Twenty-two years later, Courtney, and we're still going strong. Thank you for being there and being such an amazing support. You somehow always know just what I need when. Your texts always come at just the right time. I cannot WAIT to see you in another week!!!!!! :) ♥
30-Last day of November and my thankfuls...I'm so thankful for my sons. I wish every day that I were taking care of them and cuddling them...or even still carrying them...but I already can tell that they are shaping me even in their absence. Mommy loves you every day, every minute, Sammy & Andy. ♥

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