Happy Thanksgiving!

Here are a few things I'm thankful for this year: 

Surviving a health crisis.  I had a health update post yesterday, so you can take a look at that if you haven't already.  There were a few days in July when I thought I was a goner.  I'm not, and I hope to be around for a while.  I'm thankful for that.   I have a distance to go, but so far, so good.

Angela, Allen, and Tom.  They came through for me big-time.  I couldn't have made it without them.

My sister, Francelle, and my brother, Bob: They came through, too, in big ways, and Bob even took over on the sale of Judy's parents' old house.  Closing was on Tuesday, and I didn't have to drive up for it because he stood in for me.  Now I have one less problem to worry about.

All of you who read this blog and a lot of others, too.  I never knew how many people were concerned for me and my well-being.  I was surprised and touched at the outpouring of good wishes, prayers, good vibes, and genuine caring.


Keanu, Li'l Ginger Tom, and Gilligan.  The three little kittens I pulled out of a ditch back in the spring.  They've sure livened things up around the house. They've gotten much bigger, too.  Much, much bigger.