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Always, Always, Always

by motherofwonder

I read a post on facebook this morning that said: There is always, always, always something to be thankful for.

(Credit: Just Feelin' Good on Facebook. Clicking the photo will bring you to it!)

While I am still struggling with some things, there (as always) are still things to be thankful for. And since it’s been a while since I’ve remembered to do a Thankful Friday post… I’m doin’ it today! Some of these things have happened and some are happening this weekend… I’m thankful just knowing some of the things we’ve got comming up!

I am thankful for a day to celebrate my wonderful hubbyman (yesterday was his 30th!)!
A brother (and sister-in-law) that want to spend time with the people who’ve made them aunts and uncles. And requesting an overnight with them!
And parents willing to take Littlest for an overnight!
That Littlest doesn’t mind and actually enjoys being the only one and getting all the attention!
A whole afternoon, evening, night, and morning without children!!
A night out with friends!
That I’m feeling a little more like myself
That I’m giving myself permission to feel however I feel, for however long I feel like it
That I already miss my children (yes, I really am thankful for that. It’s a wonderful reminder of how much I love them, even when they’re driving me a little batty.)
For family and friends ready and willing to give me their support
For a very supportive husband (x a million!)
For children who are so aware of my feelings, and are always willing to give extra hugs and kisses when they think I need it
For my children.
For my children.
For my children.
For Biggest
For Miss
For Littlest
Repeat x a million

Now, this doesn’t really go in line with my normal Thankful Fridays (but I am thankful to have people in my personal life, and in my blogosphere life that are supportive and caring in my own mental health!), but a couple weeks ago it was Mental Health Awareness week, and it went by without my notice, so I am posting this photo now, because it’s good to be aware of it any time of the year!