Thankfulness

I am getting ready to turn 61 in a few weeks.  When I think back on all of my  life, I feel fortunate to have had such a great childhood with wonderful parents and great brothers and sister.  I have had so many blessings over my lifetime, but the ones that I am most grateful for are my children and granddaughter. I am so proud of Michael and Jennifer.  They have both grown up to be remarkable adults and I thank God daily for them.  It makes my heart swell with pride to see them doing well, getting married and starting a family.  To help me in my old age, it was nice for Jennifer to marry Mike Kelly and for Michael to find a Jennifer to marry!! And they both have animals named Milo; one a cat, the other a dog.  So much easier on the old brain to have to remember fewer names!  My first grandchild is Anna Elizabeth Kelly.  She is named after my Mom, Jennifer's NaNa and Mike's maternal grandmother.  My Mom would be so happy to know that Jennifer named her first born after her.  Anna is such a joyful baby and her smile melts my heart.  She is the light of my life! When I look at all of the things in life that are important, God and family are at the top of the list.  I am so thankful that God has given me these wonderful gifts to love and enjoy.  I am truly blessed.