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Hubby and I went Christmas shopping yesterday....oh my aching feet :). It was nice being together alone. I love being with the whole family but it's always nice to have the time to connect with him. He's going to be working a lot the next few weeks. My oldest now has her driver's permit. I've had her driving around our subdivision, she's not just yet ready to drive on the busier streets. Each time I see more and more confidence in her. I'm very proud!

In my reading I found this:

There is no such thing as failure-----everything, without exception, is a stepping stone to success.

Everytime you are faced with a failure or reversal put a smile on your face. Say to yourself--I am joyful, now a new destiny opens up for me. Turn your back on failure and arouse in yourself a courage to win. If you do, no matter what the difficulty may be, the road to success will open up for you without fail.

I stopped for a moment and was like.....that is so true. It's all in someone's perception, if you think of something in a negative way that's what it is. Remember the saying when life gives you lemons make lemonade. That's it!!!

I received some news that got me angry at first and then I took a deep breath and figured it is happening for a reason. I'm not upset anymore. I read about faith, trusting God, etc and that is exactly what I'm doing. If I need to go in a different direction then that is what I'll do.

I had to talk to my ex on the phone for a bit yesterday. We talked so nicely, it felt awesome to be able to do that. Our daughter made a comment later that she was shocked, I told her I always talk nicely to her dad. She then said she knew but he's usually a butthead, she figured her stepmom wasn't around. It doesnt' matter I'm thankful that he wasn't short or snippy. It was something to add to my list of blessings!

I had my second acupuncture session last week. There was a big different this time, I feel so much better. I've been taking my supplements, trying to be more active, eating good and it's paying off. When hubby and I were shopping, we went to Sports Authority and they have the small tramoplines......I really want one, I can bounce away on it LOL. I know the kids would love it too. I want to get them one for the backyard again. I'm thinking about getting my son a portable basketball hoop. He spends a lot of his time outside playing so I'm trying to get him things that he can do outside. He's not one that likes a bunch of toys, except for cars, monster trucks, and anything Transformers.

We are going to be flying to Illinois Christmas Eve to surprise my in laws. I can't wait!!

I was thinking about the things I'm thankful for and I have a HUGE list. How about you? What are you thankful for?