Humble and Thankful

Having a 'delayed' child and what I've faced over the past 11 months has been the most humbling experience in my life. "I've realized the world doesn't revolve around me and there isn't a sacrifice too great that I wouldn't give to make my child better." I've realized the life i've taken for granted and in that I've learned gratitude. Being truly grateful has made me realize what I do have is enough.
What do I have?
   I have the best kind of husband... the kind that continues to love me throughout the worst of times, including those times when I'm just plain unlovable.
   I have a mother who's inspiring. I don't have to ask for help or support... she just knows and is there when I need her in a heartbeat. I hope I can be half the mom to Maddie as she is to me. The Greg has helped shaped me into who I am too.
   I have a father and another mom (yes, I'm blessed with two) who are amazing as well, I may not be a little girl, but I still hope to be like them when i grow up ;0)
   I have a job, and it's not just a job, it's a house full of friends. (I work at a casino, and that's our advertising slogan) I had to throw that in... I crack me up LOL ;0) But really, my co-workers are becoming more and more like family. They might not even know what I'm up against, but their thoughtfulness and nice gestures have given me a lot of strength. My boss is pretty admirable himself: he's compassionate, understanding, and generous. I have a great repor with him, which makes coming to work a good experience.
   I have the BBC board. Did you know I'm not the only one who's experienced such chaos with a child? This is an amazing group of women. They are strong, supportive, and have given me some pretty incredible advice. I've never met any of them face to face, but they've changed me.
   I have a beautiful baby girl. It's too bad there's not a milestone for smiles, because hers would top the charts. I know I've written a lot about the frustrations/headaches Maddie's given me, but at the end of the day I LOVE BEING MADDIE'S MOM. I've learned the enormous capacity the heart has to love from her and that's a beautiful thing.

One last thankfulness line and I'll wrap this up (I have great friends and extended family as well, but they know they're awesome and I love them so i won't get carried away and go on and on like I could) So, that last line which many of you may not know... I'm wealthy.
(No, I don't have much money in the bank... do you know how expensive Dr's and hospitals are, good grief!) But, I am wealthy, and if you still don't know just how wealthy I am, go back and start reading from the top! The people in my life are amazing!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING everyone ... gobble gobble!

-the quote above in italics was said by Maureen, She's pretty great too! I thought that quote was profound so I plagiarized it! Those may of not been her exact words, I don't know.... but it's profound!