Thankful...

I know Thanksgiving has come and gone, but I didn't get a chance to do a post about what I am thankful for, so I am going to do it now.

I have literally a million things to be grateful for in my life right now, but writing them all down would be kind of pointless. Because really the main thing I am thankful for is the chance to make happy memories with my family and friends. At the end of this life, if I am living in a hospital bed and I can't remember my own name or anyone else that I ever knew, at least I'll leave behind happy memories for my loved ones. All I really want in life is for my family and friends to know how much I love them, how happy and blessed I am to have them all in my life. Sometimes it's easy to wonder what we're working so hard for, why we're striving to make more money, buy a bigger house, have nicer things. We live in a materialistic world and sometimes the true goal is easy to lose sight of. Meaningful memories make for a meaningful life.

If I haven't told you lately, I am thankful for you.

“Memories are the treasures that we keep locked deep within the storehouse of our souls, to keep our hearts warm when we are lonely.”

I am thankful that I have a warm heart, and family and friends to keep it that way.