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Well, it's that time of year again.  Thanksgiving is tomorrow, which is rapidly followed by Christmas in three weeks.  The season has taken on the full-fledged appearance and feel of something already in full swing.  It's quite wonderful really.

I thought, tomorrow being Thanksgiving and all, that I'd take a moment to list a few things I'm truly grateful for.  Several blogging friends are doing the same this week, so I will just be one of many in the flock.

1) God.  That's right.  He's been in control of all things since the time of my birth, but I'm just too stupid to realize and remember that in the heat of the moment.  In retrospect, I fully acknolwedge He was/is in control of things in my life.  Case and point being my wedding.  It's hard not to be angry at having to postpone happiness, but in the end His hand was in it all.

2) Matt.  The man whom I have agreed to share the rest of my life with.  I really don't deserve him.  There are moments often enough to remind me of how wonderful he is.  He is more level-headed than I am, especially since I tend to be ruled by a body of raging hormones sometimes.  Okay, most of the time.  He is the source of much happiness and laughter in my life, not to mention my support pillar that's there no matter how much distance we have/had between us.

3) The family.  Constant and true, these people are often my strength when I have none left to stand on my own.  I love them relentlessly and undeniably.  They have helped shape my character and taught me about life.  They still do those things.

4) Co-workers.  They make all the difference in the world here when most of the time my life is plagued by the boss.  They keep me laughing and on my toes.  And we do fun stuff together, such as staying late after work to play a few rounds of poker.

5) Icarus.  At least I'm thankful I freed myself of him.  Life is much better without him.

6) Friends.  Ant, DJ, Cat, Elana, Jason, Sarah...the list goes on and on.  These are the people I can talk to at any time.  Except DJ.  You can never find him anymore.  I think the lovely Cat has imprisoned him.