Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and though Briana is not home with me this year to celebrate like I had hoped, I do have a lot to be thankful for.

I am thankful for my wonderful husband Doug. I am truly blessed to have my soul mate and best friend by my side through thick and thin. I am also so thankful for my wonderful family (including my mom, dad, sister Amy, both my grandmas and the list goes on and on) and friends (old friends and new friends). I am thankful for my kitty Asia because right now she is my only child, and I love that I get to hug and cuddle her every day.

I am also thankful for what this China adoption process has brought to my life. Though this process is long and frustrating, it has been a completely different experience for Doug and me. The infertility process was terribly isolating, but through the adoptiong process, Doug and I found a community that is so supportive and friendly. I have really enjoyed meeting new people at adoption gatherings and also meeting new blog buddies online. And I am so grateful that I met and became friends with Kathy and Mick this year. They are both amazing women who are so much fun, and I am lucky to know them. I am also glad that I got to have lunch with Georgia on Monday, and after our three and a half hour marathon chat, I am happy I got to know her better. I look forward to more lunches in the future! (And luckily we were not kicked out of the Longhorn!)

So for everyone celebrating Thanksgiving tomorrow, I hope you all have a very happy one.