So Many Reasons...

As we round into the last month of 2009 the hope I had standing in the crowd at the Inauguration has returned. In January, it was both hope for a new beginning for the direction of our country's policy but also that by year end that we would have created new life in our own home. I'm glad at the time I didn't know that the next few months were going to be filled with tough decisions and many, many challenges.

This Thanksgiving I am most thankful for

this healthy pregnancy and looking forward to holding this beautiful child at Easter, the season of new life. I think we may go all the way not knowing the gender and given the trials to simply have this child, the gift of bringing new life into the world trumps all.

My beautiful and sweet son that reminds me daily that with parenting comes more sweet than bitter. I am so glad that by next Thanksgiving I will watch you become the big brother I know you were meant to be.

My inspiring husband who had made more physical and emotional changes this year ever never thought possible. I hope you do go for running a race at the end of this 5 K challenge. I will be your biggest (and most obnoxious fan) on the sidelines. For all the other ways you have made changes I also thank you for believing that there is a greater quality of life not maintaining the status quo.

An opportunity for work for which we are thankful for a network of friends/colleagues who have come to our aid this past year with leads and recommendations

Adult and childhood friends who have shown us support and love all year. May you all be repaid ten-fold for your kindness

The luxury of insurance and access to medical care. Over the past year our family has seen double digit doctors and specialists. None would have been possible without coverage. I wish the same for all families.

Our Small Extended Family for whom we wish health and happiness in the coming year. I think my Thanksgiving post last year echos how I feel regardless if we are together or not.

Blessings on all of our friends and family as we pass into the coming year and enter into the last month of 2009. I am hopeful for so many more good things to come.