Kristin's Kit and Kaboodle

THANKSGIVING   The time draws near And the calendar says Thanksgiving is really here. Time to reflect and time to gather Thoughts of what to be thankful of. Thankful? I think not. My life is not full these days And to be thankful is beyond my grasp. But to give thanks? This, I believe, can be done. Searching my soul deep within Reasons to give thanks surface to the edge Yes, I give thanks For the memories of yesterdays, The love, the laughter, the joy of each day when Adam was with us The trials & tribulations of being a parent, The rewards & the challenges of raising children, The days of blissful ignorance when I thought tragedy would never visit our home, The days when life was normal, even though I took it all for granted. For the treasures of today, The sunrise, sunset, the changing of the seasons, The new found friends along this journey I reluctantly travel The tried & true friends who stand by me still, The strong and everlasting love of my husband Alan The warmth o