A couple friends and I were chatting the other day about how much we have to be thankful for in our lives. So we decided to make a list .... relating to our age:) So, as small as some of these things are, I am thankful for so much in my life! They are clearly in no particular order!
Here goes.....
33 Things I am Thankful For:
1) The most wonderful parents in the world...still married...39 years and going strong!
2) The most amazing husband. He's perfect for me in every way
3) Our precious little baby GIRL...Evelyn Catherine Durbin...what a blessing from above
4) The fairy tale wedding....thanks Mom and Dad
5) The greatest TRUE friends
6) The opportunity/choice to stay home with my Baby
7) Our family friends I've had for the past 33 years
8) The one and only marriage I will ever have!
9) That we are able to reside centrally....and close to my parents
10) The morals, ethics, and values my parents instilled in me as I grew up
11) The opportunity to travel the world and visit 17+ countries...now I just have to figure out which pictures correspond to which locations:)
12) The faith I have in God
13) Being all natural....excepting myself as I am...and proud of it
14) The intelligence to not rush into anything....marriage, kids, or impulse buys...LOL (oh Durbin you know that's funny)
15) The ability to say I'm a Vivettte:) hahaha
16) My friends who truly know me & have never judged me...thank you!
17) My two cats...Kiki and Jack:)
18) Being able to live in St. Louis....I'd NEVER move
19) Going to a great/fun college....I-L-L...I-N-I:)
20) Not getting married or having kids before 30
21) Patience in many forms....especially to wait for the right man. It was well worth the wait! I guess it's all trial & error
22) A great education...thanks again Mom and Dad
23) People in my life who have always been there for me
24) The BX and commissary....hahaha...seriously!
25) Marrying someone from St. Louis
26) Marrying a Catholic
27) My wonderful home.....it's truly a blessing & full of love
28) An ability to love unconditionally
29) My health
30) The wonderful Doctor who helped bring my angel into this world
31) HGTV.....hahahah....(Kelly....you get it)
32) Knowing that I am able to take the high road, despite what happens in life
33) FOR THE CHANCE TO WATCH MY FAMILY "GROW" AND MAKE MANY NEW MEMORIES IN THE YEARS TO COME!!!!......
****I'm sure I'll have to add/change....there's just so many things to be thankful for in life***
