What Are You Most Thankful for in 2009?

2009 has been an excellent year! God has been good to us - as always...

First, I am a grandmother of 9 -- with my youngest grandchild Walter (named after Walt Disney!) born earlier this year -- and MY PARENTS are still alive and in good health!

My children are doing well and love their families.

Next, I have become a college student this year. Surprisingly, there are a lot of other grandparents going back to school as well. There is a government grant -- called a Pell Grant -- that may give you money to go to college all the way through a Masters degree program. Check it out!

In 2009 I have come back to writing. It has been many years since I had articles printed in national magazines -- and now here I am, writing for you on the internet. My creative juices are flowing... and it is fun.... Look for me -- I have a lot to share with you.

I am learning to speak Spanish... ¡Es fácil! and I look forward to meeting new friends who I can converse with. There is a group at the local community center where people learning a language can come and practice speaking with others - and it's all free. French and Italian are next!

Oh and my friends are amazing! Old friends, new friends, family friends and people who come into your life for just a moment.... I am thankful for them all.

I am grateful for book sales - and the people who donate books to be recycled at libraries and thrift shops so that people like me can buy them and enjoy them and learn from them. Then perhaps, recycle them so they move on to the next person...

I am thankful for wonderful chocolate. Dark and smooth and delicious. Chocolate with raspberry, chocolate with coconut, chocolate with chocolate filling. .. and people to share it with.

I am thankful for my home. I have space for my family and my books. The heat works well and keeps me warm. I have a fireplace that is so relaxing to watch. A cup of coffee, my newest book and me -- cozy on the couch enjoying both. I am grateful.

I am very thankful for my angels who are with me always. We all have them. Angels are one of God's greatest blessings.

Lastly, I am thankful for you for reading this. It is an honor to have someone give your words time and attention and I thank you!