What have we got to be thankful for

For a lot of us, 2007 has not been a great year.

Marilyn faced the fight of her life and came out on top!, Steve battled cancer, Carol Hahn's mother died, Terri's had a raft of family issues to overcome, Karen's husband is dealing with illness, and that's just what i can think of off the top of my head. And, of course, all of us have had a challenge at work! l I am sure there is more.

But along with that, there seems to be a lot to be thankful for nonetheless. Maybe a greater appreciation of what's really important.

Here's my list; add yours!

-- For every day Steve and I have together.
-- For caring and skilled surgeons, oncologists and nurses who have combined their skills to save his life.
-- For Blue Cross Blue Shield.
-- For close friends and family who have been there for support, chicken soup, lawn mowing and hand holding.
-- That Marilyn is home and working hard to be able to walk on the beach again.
-- That my mother is out of the hospital, home again and going strong at 79!
-- For a comfortable home surrounding us with memories of good times and good friends.
-- For the warmth of being sandwiched between two big dogs curled up around me in the morning.
-- That we have the means to pay for emergency surgery for a dog who eats rocks and orthopedic surgery for dog whose love of the game of b-a-l-l has resulted in a second major injury.
-- That I know Steve and I never walk alone through the tough times and have a chorus of friends who sing and dance in the kitchen with us.

-- Laura