Giving Thanks

This year more so than ever, I am acutely aware that I have so much to be thankful for.

I am thankful that I found the cancer so early and that it is so treatable.  I am thankful for the wonderful medical team treating me and for an excellent surgeon who kept the incision as small as possible so that I wouldn't have a huge scar on my neck.  I am thankful for good insurance, which has allowed me to not have to worry about money while worrying about my health.

I am thankful that I am finally feeling like myself again.  I am thankful for having energy to do the projects and activities that I want to do.  I am thankful for my relative good health - thankful that everything else still seems to be working as it should.  I am thankful that even after months of not really exercising, my run this morning felt pretty good.

I am thankful for my incredible husband.  I am thankful that he rarely gets sick and that he takes excellent care of me when I do.  I am thankful that he always knows how to make me smile, but will let me be sad when I need to be.  I am thankful for our dog, for our home, and for the wonderful life that we share.

I am thankful for my amazing support network.  I am thankful for my family, both near and far.  I am thankful that my mom was able to be with us for both of my surgeries.  I am thankful for all of my friends, both new and old.  I am thankful for the local ThyCa support group that I found.  I am thankful for all of the messages, cards, and care packages that I have received.  I am thankful for all of the thoughts, prayers, and love sent my way that are helping me stay strong throughout this ordeal.


Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!