Full of thanks

It's been a rough 2012, I'm ready for it to be over and for the arrival of 2013.  My last official day with Wells Fargo was in January (after 22.5  years) and I've had a few loved ones pass away.  It's been a trying year.  But I am thankful for many things, as well.

I'm thankful for Anthony, Alexandra and Joshua ... they are the loves of my life.  I honestly don't know what I would do without them.  Sure, Anthony gets on my nerves sometimes and the kids don't listen to me some times (most of the time), but my life would be so empty without them.

I'm also thankful for my mom and siblings.  My mom is one strong woman, someone to look up to.  My brother and sister are always there for me when I need them. No matter what, I know I can count on each of them.  And, I'm thankful for my MIL and SIL, Helen and Bernadette.

And I'm super thankful for my nieces and my favorite nephew:  Celeste, Andres, Briana, Danielle and Emma.  They are growing up so fast, so beautiful and I"m so proud to be their Tia/Nina.

Thank you GOD for allowing me to be part of this wonderful family.  I'm thankful for our home, cars, food on the table, our health, our lives.  As Thanksgiving comes upon us in just a few days, thank you. Thank you to everyone who is a part of my life.

One final thought . . . thank you God for allowing me to spend an unlimited of time with my Tata the last few months of his life.  I'm so happy that I didn't have to worry about work and schedules, I was free to spend my days with him.  Being unemployed was a blessing in disguise.