Thankful Thursday

Uck... That is how I am feeling right now. But, I haven't posted a Thankful Thursday for quite some time, and this morning I have every reason to be grateful.

Today, as of 6:58am, my little girl is 6 years old. At 6:58, while in the car at the bus stop, I sang Happy Birthday in English and then in Spanish to her. Tonight we will have a simple celebration with Kraut Dogs (my kids love Kraut!!!) for dinner and Ice Cream for dessert. For tomorrow I have been planning a Princess Slumber Party. I was going to bake a castle cake and everything!! This morning, Uck!!! I feel horrible. I have been trying to fight off the illness that has swept throughout the rest of my family for almost two weeks, but it finally got the best of me. I was convinced I was going to just go and buy a cake at the grocery store. That is, until I spoke with a wonderful friend this morning. Her daughter is coming to the party, and I was actually calling her this morning to let her know I can't have Preschool at my house today. While on the phone she told me she would make the cake I promised Ranoah. I almost cried, which has been happening a lot lately.

So, today, on this Thankful Thursday, I am thankful for friends who are close by who are here to lend me a shoulder to cry on during this month of Joy and absence. Absence of so many loved family members who are unable to come visit. I hold no grudges to them. I know how hard it can be to come out and visit us since we live so far from them. That doesn't take away from the ache I feel in my heart all month long though. So, I tip my hats to all my friends who have been here for me when I just all of the sudden burst out into tears. Thank you. And to my family who live all over... I love you all!!! Thanks for all your warm thoughts!!!