So very thankful...

There are many things to be thankful for in my life. I'm sure most people can say that, but after suffering so much "loss" I have to remind myself of what I have plenty of.

On a daily basis I still get butterflies when I'm near Kyle or sometimes when I just think about him. My heart still flutters when I mention his name. Sappy as it may seem, I'm completely and utterly in love with this man. I couldn't imagine my life without him; I wouldn't be able to go on. He's my everything and I'm so incredibly thankful we are husband and wife. Our marriage is solid and has only gotten stronger with every difficulty faced. Simply put, I love him and I always will.

My family is amazing. I wouldn't be who I am without them. They keep me grounded and always fill our moments together, with laughter. Everything I've accomplished is because of their endless support. My parents are an inspiration to so many and I'm so proud to be their daughter. They've been there every step of the way and I look forward to sharing my future dreams with them.

I'm unbelievably thankful for my job. My administrators saw something in me and I've relished every moment I've had in my classroom. I'm thankful for the accomplishments that happen daily, no matter how small. And I'm thankful that tomorrow is a holiday because I need a break!

Maybe one day I'll be able to say I'm thankful for the challenges I've faced. I'm not there yet, but I'm working on it. Without the trials and tribulations, I wouldn't be half the person I am today. My life may not be the fairy tale that most people experience, but my little world is simply amazing and I'm so very thankful for that very reason.