Since November is the month of Thanksgiving (even though I am a firm believer that Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day are "holidays" that should be celebrated every day), this blog post is devoted to 30 things (even though there are so many more) that make me thankful.
In no particular order, here they go....
1. I am thankful for a God that is bigger than any struggle I may face, wiser than I could ever dream of being and loves me enough to let me pretend like I know what I'm doing even though I really have no clue. What an even bigger mess I'd make of my life without Him with me.
2. I am thankful for my family. They love and support more than I ever could have imagined. My family members are my biggest fans. Without them, I could never have made citizenship in medical school world and mommy-world a reality for my life.
3. I am thankful for true friends. Some I have known my entire life, others only a year but without a few good friends by my side, I wouldn't survive.
4. I am thankful for my RMP family. Who knew that 8 people who didn't really know each other could become such a tight knit group. They have listened to my rants about GI module directors, administration "issues" and my thoughts on medical school in general. They visited me in the hospital and at home when PG first arrived. They arranged delivered meals for a few weeks when I was adjusting to having a new baby. They've been my babysitters, my shoulders to cry on and some days my only reason to keep going. I love and appreciate you guys way more than you know. (Please don't shoot me for the picture. It was the only one I could find that had all 8 of us.)
5. I am thankful for the rowdy neighbors that I lived next door to in Auburn. If it hadn't been for RockBand parties at 3AM and a dog who wouldn't listen to simple commands, I never would have met Shawn...and Miller too!
6. I am thankful for PG. She is my world, my motivation and sometimes my frustration. Even though we learned that babies are balls of Id that think only of themselves (thus the title of this post..), my little ball of Id is worth every minute that I don't spend studying.
7. I am thankful that the Neuro module is over! You will not be missed. That was the longest 10 weeks of my life.
8. I am thankful for a warm apartment to come home to everyday. Even though I complain about something pertaining to this apartment at least once a day, I know that I am very blessed to have a warm dry place to raise my child. There are many people who are not as fortunate as I am.
9. I am thankful for a car that has four wheels and gets me where I need to go. Is it my dream car? Absolutely not. But it is reliable and it rolls. Good enough.
10. I am thankful for Shawn. He is my other half...notice I didn't say better, just other. :) He works hard for his family and makes sure we do not go without. He keeps me on my toes, and he's promised to build me a shoe closet one day. What more can a girl want?
11. I am thankful for coffee on cold mornings.And peppermint mocha coffee creamer. Yum.
12. I am thankful for the opportunity to continue my education. Even though I may at times seem ungrateful, I know that I have an opportunity that some kids only dream of. I am blessed beyond measure.
13. I am thankful for inheriting my dad's sense of humor. I am my father's child. Lord help us all if PG turns out to be my mini me.
14. I am thankful for family traditions. Before PG, I took many things for granted. She has opened my eyes to a whole new world.
15. I am thankful for pleasant memories of my grandmother and other friends and family that I carry in my heart.
16. I am thankful for our past and present veterans. I cannot image the sacrifices that they and their families make in order for me to sleep peacefully at night.
17. I am thankful for the opportunity to take part in the Pathway program this summer. Not only did I get paid to do something that I am passionate about, but I also met my baby sitter through my preceptor. I don't know what we'd do without her. She's a God-send.
18. I am thankful for people who love my child like she was their own.
19. I am thankful for lazy Saturdays with all three of my loves.
20. I am thankful for school weeks that are not mentally taxing. They are few and far between. I love seeing them come but hate seeing them leave.
21. I am thankful for hardships. My hardships have made me a better person and have taught this stubborn girl more lessons than I would have learned otherwise.
22. I am thankful for not ever having to take Fund I or II ever again. Ever.
23. I am thankful for the end of ICM that is getting closer by the day.
24. I am thankful for each and every person who lines up to baby sit for my child when she stays with my mom during test week. She must be something special if you have to turn people away because you promised 3 weeks ago that next time someone else could baby sit.
25. I am thankful for the up coming move back towards home. I'm ready to be closer to my friends and family and as far away from Hwy 280 as I can get.
26. I am thankful for Peyton's two little teeth. Not only does that mean buying disgusting baby food will soon be a thing of the past, but it also means that her gummy smile will soon have some teeth so it'll be much less creepy.
27. I am thankful for Miller. Even though he has developed trichotillomania since PG was born and he is the pickiest dog I've ever met, I love being greeted by that wagging little nub of a tail everyday.
28. I am thankful for books to read that have nothing to do with medical school. The next few days of reading The Help are going to be some of the most relaxing days of my life.
29. I am thankful for family vacations. The beach was so much fun even with an 8 month old. I can't wait to take future family vacations.
30. One of the things I am most thankful for is the opportunity to be a mom. This child is not only the cutest thing I have ever seen, but she's also the coolest kid on the face of the planet.
This may not have been very thought provoking, but maybe it produced a few laughs. I'm sure the upcoming holidays will bring lots of fun stories, so stay tuned...
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