Very Grateful

There has been a lot going on since me last post.  Let me count them for you.

1.  I have had a heart attack and had to have open heart surgery.  5 bypasses.  Talk about scary.  I still can't put into words the feelings that I had when the doctor told me or now as I am on the road to recovery.  Some days are better than others. I am so thankful for all the people that stepped up to help us out in this very difficult time.  We had some friends that took Jase and Aby so that Jason could stay with me at the hospital even though it put their count to 13 in one house.  Can you imagine?  I am so grateful to have a great doctor that cares.  I am working closely with the doctor to make sure that this will not happen again.   

2.  I have lost 45 lbs in the last year, and I am looking forward to losing more.  It is great to buy a smaller size.  I can't wait to reach my goal. 

3.  I have made new friends in Brittany and Al.  They are the new houseparents in the other house.  It is great to have friends to talk too.

4.  I have a great job that is very rewarding at times, but it can be very challenging also.  I have a great group of children.  I found out that our 10 years old has been witnessing to one of the other kids in the cottage.  How awesome is that.

5.  I am grateful for my old friends.

What are you grateful for this year?