In the spirit of Thanksgiving, let me talk about being thankful. We have a million and one things to be thankful for every single day, not just around the holiday season. We are so thankful for the big things that God blesses us with, we often forget to be thankful about the little things. But the little things are what makes our lives more livable. They help make us happy on the daily basis. And we need to acknowledge them on our thankful list. To realize how good we have it because of these little things.

We all say we are thankful for our good health when we have it. And that 100% is a blessing not all of us are fortunate to have but this holiday season, be sure to break it down further than that. And even though not every single part of your health is classified as good or healthy, just remember not all of it is bad either. Be thankful for your strong heart if you have it. For your functioning lungs. For your mind to still be intact though you forget a few things here and there. For your vision so you can see those smiling, wonderful little faces that light up when you enter. For your two arms and especially for your two legs. A lot of those things most of us were fortunate enoughto be born with and keep for the majority of our lives. But remember that majority is not all. So to honor those of us that aren’t fortunate to have it all together health wise this holiday season, be sure to be thankful for it all individually and as a whole. And those of us who won’t be checking all of those things off on our good health list this year, please remember to be thankful for the things we do get to check off. Im not sure if I ever thanked God for giving me two perfect and healthy legs for 23 years of my life while I still had them. It was something I took for granted. But though I don’t have two now, I do say thank you often for the time i was granted with them. So many big moments I got to enjoy on them. So please be thankful for whatever part of good health you may have before it’s too late. On top of it all, I’m so thankful that I only lost a limb during this whole event. There is so many people who lost much more than a limb. People who didn’t lose a limb at all but still lost more in regards to friends, family, and mental and physical health. To me, a limb is a minor casualty though I’d do anything to have it back for just one more day. But my ability to do everything on one leg that I was able to do on two (minus a few exceptions) is something I can never complain about.

I’m so thankful that we learn to drive with our right foot. Yes. I know that is a strange thing to be thankful for but you can bet your Thanksgiving turkey I am. This is because I lost my left leg. And since I still have my right leg, I didn’t have to relearn to drive again. This allowed me to gain my independence back so much quicker. I didn’t have to rely on my husband, family members, or friends to get me around near as long though I know they would never hesitate to do so. I was a strong, independent woman before hand and I wasn’t about to let losing a leg change that. And since I am on the topic of being thankful for the independence I have, let me also say I’m thankful for baby carriers and lay down strollers. Those two items gave me the ability to be an independent mom again. I don’t need my husband to help me get my babies out of the car and into the house nor do I need him to help put my babies to bed at night. Is it easier when he helps? Yes. Of course. But these items not only did those items give me my mom independence back, they gave my husband freedom. He was free to work late or go out with his friends at night and not have to worry about how I’d get my kids in and around our home. He was not chained to mine or the kids schedules any more than a parent or husband should have to be. And for that, I will forever be thankful.

Now for the obvious things. My kids. I’m so thankful that I have three wonderful and healthy kids that are able to drive me nuts on most days and put a smile on my face with ease. For my husband who works hard every single day of the year and is fantastic and loving father to our children. For my parents. Thank you for teaching me to be a confident, independent, strong and kind woman that has extended clear through the lows of my life. For my brother and sisters. I know you are always just a call or text away. You love me unconditionally and are always there when I need you. I’m thankful for my in laws. Every single one of them. You treat my children as your own and are helping me raise wonderful humans. I’m thankful for the tiny humans that are not my own. Yes. Those are my nieces and nephews. You are my kids very best friends. My husbands and I’s extended family is also on this list. You treat me exactly the same and always include me and my family in on the fun. I’m thankful for friends that will drop everything to be with my husband and I during the valleys of life. You know who you are. You are the kindest, best people we know. Our group may be small but it is strong. I’m thankful for the good health I do have despite my few runs of bad luck. For the ability of my husband and I to hold good jobs that allow us to live the life we do. For the community I grew up in and still do in. I could not imagine raising my children anywhere else. We are the poster child when it comes to the idea of a strong community. And lastly, I am thankful for the food on my table, roof over my head, and clothes on my back. I realize so many people, even people who have laid their life down for our country, that are not fortunate to say that. So for that, I am thankful.

The biggies are often the things we acknowledge we are thankful for during our 2am epiphanies. The things we say we are thankful for church every Sunday. It’s the little things that we often don’t realize. Some of them are things we are fortunate enough to be born with so we take them for granted very easily. Some are things that we consider to be just “stuff” so we don’t realize how much they really do for us on a daily basis. So this holiday season, try to realize the little things. To remember that we might not have it all, but we do have some. And a lot of times, some is more than another person was ever able to get in regards to health or physical things. So with that little thought being planted in your mind, this is me signing off for the next few days so I can enjoy Thanksgiving with my friends and loved ones.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍽🍁

Xoxo, The One Legged Mommy

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