Day 9: Name 3 things for which you are grateful

What?  Only three?  I think I might go ahead and just keep making note of as many things as possible because there's too much life lived to be grateful for only three things.  So here goes..

I am grateful for my cat, as he sleeps beside me, atop my heating pad.  His purrs remind me of peace and his affection is unrelenting and I love that.

I am grateful for my parents- they are two of the most patient, calm and loving people on the face of this planet.  From Mom, I have learned that living according to passion is essential and okay.  From dad, I have learned that truly good men still exist and are willing to show affection.  He also talks openly with me...not at me...about anything my brain musters.

I am grateful for my mom's Southern family whose love is unconditional, morals succint and honest.  They cook big, hug biig, laugh big, cry big and love big.

I am grateful for my friend Danielle, who  accepts me, craziness and all- I truly believe she is a soulmate.

I am grateful for books.

I am grateful for my boyfriend, who has taught me that people really do pay heed to their word.  He's still around, and that gives me hope that not every risk one takes in life is unwarranted.

I am grateful for my boyfriend's son, who makes me laugh, with my heart and through my gut.  He is theeee BEST.  And he quotes Nacho Libre with me all the time.

I am grateful for friends  who have given me second chances.

I am grateful for my job.

I am grateful for my perseverance and my independence.

I am grateful for dance and music and wine and friends, all under one roof.

I am grateful for my ability to forgive myself.

I am grateful for a warm bed, and flannel sheets.

I am grateful for Ronda, who makes me laugh til I can't breath and who giggles when I say "don't judge me."

I am grateful for James who makes me laugh til I want to pee, and who reminds me to always follow my....

time goes off...