So many reasons for thanks

This Thanksgiving is special for so many reasons. We had our annual newsroom dinner. We got to eat really great food. We work in an environment where it’s okay to bring the kids to work. I was able to work from home for half of the day so I could keep an eye on the kids. I got all of the evening’s news on the web with Jordan at my side or while other newsroom folks played with her and Cam. Jordan chowed down — actually grabbed a huge chunk of turkey off my plate. Cam nibbled and scammed multiple people out of bread. And while my family was enjoying time together with our work friends… I’m thankful that my family is giving new relationships a chance. I’m thankful that other family members are looking forward to spending time with us.

But most of all, I’m thankful for my little family and everything we’ve been able to do this year. To think that in some pregnancies, I could have lost Jordan. That thought just stuns me. Whatever glitch that made her grow the way she did could have caused a spontaneous abortion. Imagine if we didn’t have Jordan’s smile and cuddles and love. Imagine if Cameron didn’t have to scream and cry everytime she tries to take down his block castle. Imagine if I didn’t have a year like this year. The trials and joys that we have in our life are worth a lot of thanks.

Of course our life isn’t perfect. But I’m so thankful to have my family, my friends, my job and our community. The support and love from everyone has really made me proud and I know we are all cared for.

While I’m babbling… Please pray for a little 3 year old boy who was diagnosed with lung cancer this past week. I don’t know his name. I just know he used to go to the same school where Cam and Jordan attend. He needed serious surgery and there are few positive expectations for his condition. I’m praying for his comfort and for his parents to have the strength to get through such a difficult time.