There's Always Something to be Thankful For

I know that my posts have been far and few in between lately. I also know that they've not been all that chipper in tone either. I've definitely been in a funk with this injury situation. I always try to remember that there is someone out there suffering much worse and that I do indeed have many things to be thankful for.

Like this big ball of fluff we call Heath Man. He's our special needs child being that he's blind and also suffers from gallbladder disease. He has always been a trooper though, a total goof and love bug.

I am very thankful for Jason's complete patience with me right now. A caged runner isn't always a pleasant person I'll admit.

I am thankful for waking up to an email from my dad simply letting me and my sister know how much he loves us. Not everyone is so lucky to have their dad in their lives.

I'm thankful for friends who care enough to send me something special.

I'm thankful for running friends who keep checking in on me and trying to lift my spirits. I can't wait for morning runs with these ladies!

I'm thankful for a morning phone call from my mom and that she is knowledgable about herbs and natural remedies. I'm going to try anything to get my foot to heal as quickly as possible.

And I'm very thankful for my sister who sits patiently on the phone to let me cry even though she has her own problems she wants to talk through.

What are you thankful for right now?

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