My little brother, DJ. I am so lucky to have a sibling that is as fun, supportive, and helpful as my brother is. We aren't close - in the sense that most people would say, but we really are. If I ever need anything, he's there for me, as I hope to be for him.
We are exact opposites, which makes it DANGEROUS when we're together :) He is marrying my #6.
I am so thankful DJ found a woman that makes him happy, keeps him grounded, but supports is outrageous ambitions as well. I'm thankful I'm getting to have a sister-in-law in less than 5 days, and can't wait to become and Aunt.
These two will be my kids' only (biological) aunt and uncle. My kids are lucky.
#7 - I'm so thankful I got to have the wedding of my dreams to the man of my dreams. As DJ's wedding nears, and another great friend of ours starts their planning... I have done a lot of reflecting on my PERFECT wedding. I tear up thinking about the fact that it was all I ever wanted and more - who can really say they did get the wedding of their dreams?
#8 - The man that stood by me that day, who wrote our vows, who cried like a baby, who loves me even when I make it hard. I'm SO thankful for Javier. He's my rock, he's my heart and soul, my supporter, my fan, and the person that will hold me accountable at all times. I have several friends that, though they are happy and in love and their lives are what they wish for - make me feel even more lucky to have found such a wonderful man that wants to spend forever with me. To raise kids with me. To change the world with me. My kids again, are sure going to be lucky kids.
#9 & #10 - Though I'm sure there will be another set of the following, this one is my eternal thanks to God for allowing me to have a great, close relationship with both sets of grandparents. Grandma & pa Haines are my #9. As a kid, we didn't see them as often as we saw the other set, but as I'm growing up and older, I've been lucky enough to get to spend more one on one time with them both - and boy are they awesome. They make me want to hurry and have kids, just so my kids will get to know the amazing grandparents I have. They get two full thanks because I get them both. They have the kind of love songs are made of and kids dream of. They got married when Grandma as 16 and haven't looked back. They moved from England to the states, and all over with the Air Force. Raised 3 boys - who turned into Great men (including my wonderful dad) and have 4 grand-kids (only one granddaughter though - can you guess who's spoiled) When I'm old, I want to be able to look back on my life with the pride I know they feel when they talk about the things that got them where they are. What inspiration.
So in recap
Monday: DJ
Tuesday: Christine
Wednesday: MY wedding
Thursday: MY husband
Friday & Saturday: my grandparents (Haines)
I'm going to save Day 11 - Sunday for when I return home to the laundry, dogs, and life... I'll need something great to be thankful for then!
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