so thankful...

there are so many things i have to be thankful for.

this year has been filled with twists and turns and i am so blessed for how we have been changed. although being thankful should not just be one day a year, i wanted to stop for a few minutes today to share how you ALL, knowingly and unknowingly have supported us through our journey this year.

i am thankful for our children's victories both big and small

i am thankful that our struggles this year have made all of us stronger and more compassionate. We have learned a new kind of support for one another...its selfless and unconditional. we communicate more now because we know the power of it.

i am thankful that in 24 hours we were able to sell our home of 15 years (twice) and now our dream of the building the perfect home is finally becoming a reality.

i am thankful that i have a husband that appreciates our relationship, family & business and buckles up for a bumpy ride. Even though life pushes and pulls us in the current of everyday life i know that we love each other and we are a team.

i am thankful that as a family we ran the "Soon to be Stuffed" 5K race today or i would have never had the opportunity to see my 2 girls standing at the finish cheering me on as i crossed the line...

OR been able to watch Cole and Daddy push through as they rounded the last turn, then watch as my girls spontaneously ran with their brother across the finish line in support.

so thankful for ALL of you...my family, my friends and my supporters who show up and join on this crazy ride we call life. You make each day full and bring so much truth and understanding to my everyday.

thank you!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Comments

[payton downey]

i love you mommy

[Debbie Mc]

(I love you Payton)

[Stephanie]

I love this! Big hugs to you and Bill and your beautiful family!! You are an amazing, strong, deeply compassionate person no matter how badass you are! ;) xo

[Ruthie]

That made me cry Donna, well said, for all of us! So thankful for you!

[donna downey]

tears...uncontrollable tears. so blessed i love you too baby.

[Lisa Mita]

tears have come to my eyes.... It's a gift to stop and know what your thankful in life...

[kat]

I think the best part of this entire post is Payton's comment!!! Beautiful!

[Ellie Moore]

Very well stated Donna!! I love you guys and enjoy every moment at the studio (feels like my second home)!! Hope you guys have the best Thanksgiving ever! I know Grandma Cookie is cooking a spectacular feast as all of her meals at the studio are delish 😃 Can't wait to get back to the studio in December..... Miss it. Payton's comment was so sweet. You guys have great kids and love that you share so much of your life with all of us! Gobble Gobble

[joanne3107]

i'm crying too! thanks for being you Donna! (And for comming in Quebec! :P)

[Pat Healey]

Beautifully stated.You are a blessing to all of us!

[trikaweb]

i love this tears have come to my eyes

[Ida]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family.