30 Days of Thanks of 2012

This is being posted on Facebook & I could not do it with everything that we are going through with Ashleigh even through I am very thankful for what we have so I decided to do it here.

I also did a search online & I found this site.  Click HERE.

Day 1 (Nov 1st):

I am thankful for my husband, who has stood beside me through the bad (back injury, Ashleigh's diagnosis & more).

Day 2 (Nov 2nd):

I am thankful for 3 wonderful kids, who keep me on my toes most of the time.

Day 3 (Nov 3th):

I am thankful that my brother, Matthew, his home was not flooded or everyone in his home was not hurt in Hurricane Sandy & got electric back.  Thank you for helping us.

Day 4 (Nov 4th):

I am thankful that I have my children with me every day.  Not everyone can say that.  Please pray for the Maddox Derkosh's family.

Day 5 (Nov 5th):

I am thankful for our huskies, Zeus & Bolt.  I never knew what they meant by the signing "You can never have just one Husky!", but now I do!!  I love our huskies & can not imagine our live without them.  I will do whatever I can for both Zeus & Bolt!  They are a member of our family for now & always!

Day 6 (Nov 6th):

I am thankful for my parents for what they have taught me.  Right from wrong, & forgiveness is truly the right thing to do are among the top things they taught me.  I love you both!

Day 7 (Nov 7th):

I am thankful for my in laws: mother in law, sister in laws, & brother in laws.

Day 8 (Nov 8th):

I am thankful for a house that we are living in.  We have so much more room this year than last year.  On December 26, we will be here 1 year.

Day 9 (Nov 9th):

I am thankful for my friends & family that has supported us through the good, bad, & the ugly.  Thank you all!

Day 10 (Nov 10th):

I am thankful that Noah plays soccer & I can watch him play.  I do not know how many times Noah tells me to get some "Action" shots of him playing.  One day I know I will be watching & taking photos & videos of Ethan playing soccer, too!

Day 11 (Nov 11th):

I am thankful that we live in a land where we have freedoms to choose what we can do & we are safe.  Happy Veteran's Day!  Thank you to all the Military, retired, active, & The Working Military Dogs & their Handlers.

Day 12 (Nov 12th):

I am thankful that Ashleigh's disease is not as bad as it could be.  I know that we have bad days, but look forward to having more good days than bad.  With all Ashleigh has gone through, I am proud to say she is very strong & she can get through anything.  

Day 13 (Nov 13th):

I am thankful for my time with each of the kids on their own.  We think it is important for all of the kids to have time with both Shawn & I separated.  We try to make it a weekly effort for each of the kids.  Even if it is only 30 minutes or 1 hour.

Day 14 (Nov 14th):

I am thankful for my brother in law, Robert, for all he has done for my mom.

Day 15 (Nov 15th):

I am thankful for my time that I get for reading.  I love to read.  I try to each it as much as I can!

Day 16 (Nov 16th):

I am thankful for the quiet time....even if it does not last long!

Day 17 (Nov 17th):

I am thankful for movies with the kids!  We had one tonight & we watched Snow Buddies.  The kids love this movie.  It reminds me of when Bolt was just a puppy.  It is hard to believe that Bolt will be a year on Christmas Day.

Day 18 (Nov 18th): 
I am thankful for my family & all they have done for us.  Thank you all.

Day 19 (Nov 19th):

I am thankful for my special time I have with Ethan during Dog with a Blog each Sunday at 8p.  We both look forward to it.  Sometimes we invite either Ashleigh or Noah to come watch this show with us.  Ashleigh & I had a show we used to watch like this every week, too, but it is not on the air anymore.  We need to find one for us now.

Day 20 (Nov 20th):  
I am thankful for NCIS.  I love this show.  It is one of those shows I can watch over & over again!

Day 21 (Nov 21th):

I am thankful for the sounds of laughter, giggles, & the fun moments.  You know those moments you want to remember for a long time!

Day 22 (Nov 22th):

I am thankful for having Thanksgiving with my family.  Not everyone is so lucky to be home for the holidays like our military.  

Day 23 (Nov 23th): 
I am thankful for the sentencing expected for the B.C. Sled Dog Killer. 100 sled dogs were killed in April 2010.   I am not sure if 56 is the correct number.  Check out their Facebook Page.

Day 24 (Nov 24th):

I am thankful for our friends, Sandy & Tim, for all they have helped us with.  

Day 25 (Nov 25th):

I am thankful for Lifetime Movies!

Day 26 (Nov 26th):

I am thankful for Zeus.  Happy 7th Birthday to my favorite husky that follows me around everywhere I go!  I still remember the day I picked him up.  

Day 27 (Nov 27th):

I am thankful for a new year & planning some goals for my family.  The top goal is for Ashleigh.  For her to meet kids with her disease. To be able to do this, we need to travel to different areas in 2013.  Our 1 goal is a walk in Philly for the Foundation. Goal #2 is to learn more of her disease.

Day 28 (Nov 28th):

I am thankful for our Reading Nights with Ashleigh, Noah, & Ethan.  We started this on Wednesday Nights over 3 years ago I think when the kids were in an elementary school that a reading program called R.O.C.K. (Reading Often Creates Knowledge), which we still do here as much as we can.  I have noticed that Noah has picked up my love of reading.  With Noah reading a lot, he has passed it onto Ashleigh.  I am hoping that Ethan will become a reader, too, like his brother & sister.  

Day 29 (Nov 29th):  
I am thankful for Ashleigh to be in Horseback Riding again.  I love where she goes.  The girls are so sweet that work there.  I am thinking it is time for Ashleigh to have her first pair of riding boots!

Day 30 (Nov 30th):

I am thankful for losing 30 lbs since May.  I feel so much better than I did earlier in the year.  Yes, I still have pain, but I can move a bit more easier than I did before.  I have more energy, too!

What are you thankful for?  
Have a wonderful happy Thanksgiving with your love ones!  
Melissa

(I am posting this days earlier)