So Thankful

I am NOT one who is good at expressing my feelings on my blog - I tend to just stick to photos and pages without anything too personal.  I love reading blogs where people are able to say what they feel in their hearts - Teresa Collins is especially good at this.  So here is my attempt to express what is in my heart at this time of year:

First, I am SO thankful for my health.  I had a BAD case of vertigo (inner ear infection) a few months ago and losing your equilibrium is seriously the worst/scariest thing I have ever had happen. I am still having bad ringing in one of my ears - not sure what to do about that.  Last night I woke up feeling like I was starting to spin again and I was so scared.  I couldn't sleep anticipating that it was going to hit me again.  I just lay there thinking about how thankful I am for my health.  I don't know what I would do if I could not get up every day and take my long waog (walk/jog!) with the dog and spend the day taking care of my kids.  I can't even imagine ever having to leave them before they are grown.  I am just so thankful for my life and for my health and for the health of my children.  I pray daily not to lose it and I never take it for granted.  And no vertigo - VERY thankful for that!

Of course being thankful for my family is right up there at the top of the list.  I adore my family - having one did not come easy for me, so I REALLY appreciate it.  I love working on making my home a happy place and spending all my time with my children.  I never take it for granted either.  I have lived through the difficulties and sadness of divorce and being a single parent for years. I recently went through my sixth miscarriage which was especially sad for me as I knew it was my last chance to have another baby due to my age.  But some how going through these difficult times has made me SO much more appreciative of what I have.  I have come to realize that more is not always better, but rather cherishing what we have and appreciating and living every day to the fullest is what brings us happiness.  I love my life - yes, even the difficult parts as they have brought me to a place of having such a thankful heart...

I don't want to ramble, so I will leave it with those two things.  My Thanksgiving photos all are terrible- I was just too tired after cooking for two days to take any good pictures.  I had so much fun with the kids home all week - my favorite time was when we spent the day on Balboa Island and at Newport Beach riding bikes and going to dinner at Spaghetti Factory.  It was a good week with family and I'm sad the kids are going back to school tomorrow.

Thank you to all of you who read my blog, appreciate my creations and are my friends!  I hope you all had a happy holiday too. Here is the only TG photo I liked and one of the full moon in Newport:

   

Comments

[Bekka]

I really appreciate your openness! This was kind of a rough Thanksgiving for my family (my grandma passed away two months ago), so I've been a bit down this week. I needed to read this. Thanks for sharing.

[Janette]

Hi Suzy,

We need a holiday like Thanksgiving to make us sit back and think of all our many blessings! You my friend are blessed and I am blessed to call you my friend! Love the pics! Enjoy your week! Hugs!

[Tawnya]

well said!
love reading your blog! :)

[Kelly]

Happy Thanksgiving, Miss Suzy! :) XO XO

[Kristi Smith]

So glad to see a new blog entry from you. Very well written blog about your feelings. I am thankful that we are friends, although I miss you lately!!! I did receive my Flip, Spin, and Play book I ordered and was excited to see all the layouts you had in there!!! They looked great. You are so talented . . . gotta be thankful for that. I hope you are feeling better!

Great photos!

[Barb Stewart]

Hi!
This is my first time reading your blog and I've really been enjoying it! (I found you via Rachel Denbow's blog.)
As I was reading the most recent post, I was almost relieved to find out that I am not the only person on earth that suffers from severe vertigo. I know exactly how you were feeling and you're absolutely right, it's a very scary thing to have happen. I have an appointment with a Chiropractic doctor who specializes in inner ear disorders. He was a referral from a friend so I'm praying that he really knows his stuff! I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better now!
Thank-you for the inspirational reading in your blog! Have a wonderful holiday season!

[melinda]

What a touching post Suzy! You have so much to be thankful for and you did a great job putting it all into words. Glad no more vertigo. I too am sad the older kids are back in school. It is so quiet this week.

[Kelly]

Dude.
Had to write again after seeing Jan's CK! Cripes, girlie - you rocked it out...and out...and um, out! WOW! So happy for you!

[Kristi]

I got my CK too!!! Congrats . . . great layouts!!!

Suzy + Scrapbooking = Superstar

lol . . . I'm such a dork.

[TERESA COLLINS]

Suzy-
I knew you did something- I saw all the people from your blog going to my blog today. Sweet that you mentioned me- and you know I adore you!
I wanted to share with you- about your vertigo. When I had my stroke I had it for 1 year. NO you will not- I just want you to know- it will go away...promise!!!
There is some things that HELPED me- lay down and rest. Do not attempt any house cleaning, sudden movements, bending, etc. I'm serious- it can make the vertigo worse!!!
I think we are given these trials to help us appreciate what we have. I am sorry, you have this- but it will get better soon.
Sending you prayers to get better!!!!
love ya Teresa

[Amber Baley]

Hey Suzy! Just followed a link to your blog from another one and found my way here. So sorry to hear about your health issues and terribly sorry about your miscarriage. But I'm glad to hear that things are looking up for you. I think of you all the time and was so happy to see you post on our site! I'll have to add you to my favorites so I can visit you more often!

[Liesbeth]

Hey Suzy, just thought I'd drop by... Good for you to express your feelings about things... it always helps me a lot when I'm having to deal with difficult situations. People can support you better when they know what's going on... So sorry to hear about your miscarriage... that's so sad. {{{HUGS}}} coming your way...

[Kari]

That's such a heartfelt post! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and reminding us all to appreciate what we have. Happy Holidays!

[Tracey Locher]

You are a very special person, Suzy! I'm thankful to be able to count you among my friends. Great post! You are VERY blessed! :-)