As everyone at home is gearing up for Thanksgiving, I'm feeling a little sad that we're left out. True, we will celebrate with a few other fabulous families on Saturday, but I am sad that we don't get to be with our fabulous family. I do, however, have a lot to be thankful for. In no particular order, the things I'm really thankful for are:
1) Technology. Sure, the internet connection here is really sporadic and slow, but it does allow us to keep in touch with our loved ones. Hearing my mom's voice, getting a voicemail from my dad, and laughing with friends are all a huge boost to me.
2) Love. The kids are so loving and sweet (most of the time) and sometimes it is hard to believe that I really could be so blessed. Max has his own cell phone (with only a few key adults' phone numbers programmed into it) and he texts me every day when he gets out of school. Yesterday's text said, "On bus. Been here 4 a long time. How was ur day? I'm sure mine will get a lot better when I see u!"
3) Our house. This is kind of ridiculous, since our house has been the source of so much stress - but I still am very thankful for it. We have a place to sleep each night, and a place that we're making many good memories in. It's the middle of the hot, rainy season here, and we've had lots of nights where there is rain and lightning - which doesn't affect us. Our maid, however, has had her house flood, and her kids have had to shovel out water and mud. She's hoping to save up to afford a cement floor soon, so that she doesn't have these problems. I am very, very thankful.
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