Happy Thanksgiving!

Since we are leaving tonight and will not be able to do a post on Thanksgiving, I felt today was the perfect time to share some of the things I am most thankful for......

My sweet Sarah.....It was two years ago, the day before Thanksgiving that she was placed into our arms for the very first time. It was a Thanksgiving that we will never forget....our meal was nothing special, we didn't even cook a turkey because we were supposed to be up on the Cape, but it didn't matter. All that mattered was that we were together....our new family....a family of four. Pat, Nick, and I spent the entire day staring at a beautiful little baby....our baby. I spent most of that holiday with tears streaming down my cheeks, because I could not believe the gift we were given....we had so much to be thankful for. Thankful for our new little girl, and thankful for her Mother, who was brave enough to choose life. Not a Thaksgiving will go by that I don't count the blessing that she gave to us.
My loving, compassionate Nick. I am thankful for the young gentleman he has become. My shy little boy has come a long way since the days of clinging to my legs when I dropped him off at preschool. We have been through some tough times together and I am thankful that I had him to show me the importance of life. This little boy gave me hope when I didn't think there was any hope left. He gave me the will to live and fight the good fight. Each time I look at him, I think what could have been and am so thankful for the doctors I had while pregnant with him......I couldn't imagine a single day without this little guy. He brings us so much joy and it just melts my heart to see him with his little sister. I am thankful that he loves and respects Sarah and shares our excitement in the anticipation of our China Baby. He is the best big brother anyone could ask for.

My devoted husband, Pat. Without this man, I do not know where I would be. I am thankful that he walked into my life 6 years ago. From the day we met, I knew I would be with him forever. He took Nick and I under his wing immediately. Not only did he love me unconditionally, but he loved Nick and has always treated him as if he were his own son.....for that I will always be thankful. My life has miraculously changed for the better since he has been part of it. He is the most loving, genuine, kind, and caring person I know. Not only is he an incredible father that shares so much love with his kids, but an incredible husband, he puts his family before all and for that I am forever thankful. Many people go their entire life without truly finding their soulmate, I know I have found mine.

I feel fortunate to have such a good life and so much to be thankful for, an incredible family, wonderful friends, health, and happiness. Take time to count your blessings and give thanks this special holiday!

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

We are heading North. I will be on a little break until Sunday....see you then:)