Happy Thanksgiving

Early Happy Thanksgiving everyone.  Chris got today and tomorrow off. Today was our first full Wed together in months. Weds is usually our day off and we haven't had a full day off in a very long time. Today we went to the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach.  It's been very cold the last few nights and we though the manatees might be there. Well it had warmed up nicely so there weren't many but it was still nice. We walked around the trails and the part we had not yet seen. We went up to the observation tower and took some photos. I will upload those perhaps tomorrow.  I may edit this post if I do so watch for that update.  So that was a lot of fun. Tomorrow we plant to just be together here at home and take it easy. I really don't want to go anywhere. I had my fill of being out today and it was great to get out.

Things have been hectic to say the least, but despite everything that's been going on I still can find time to count my blessings.  I'm mostly looking at the little things that I'm thankful on a daily basis.  I am thankful for my wonderful husband who stands with me through everything. He's been very supportive with what has been going on lately.  I've really needed him and we've been there for each other.  I'm thankful for my awesome friends here. You guys rock. I've pretty much promoted all of you here so you know why you rock and why I appreciate you guys.  Your support has meant a lot for me too. I always enjoy talking with you as that is just so much fun. I'm thankful for the many wonderful skills and talents I have and am happy to share them here and on my other online hang outs. I'm thankful I have a little bit of time and am enjoying drawing, writing and brainstorming my stories.  I'm very thankful for my new Jeep. I have been without a working vehicle for far too long and it's so nice to have my wings again even if all I've been using them for is work. I can't wait to just use the Jeep for fun once this period of my life is over. I'm thankful that my awesome country seems to be headed back in the right direction again and I hope that things will turn around for our great nation.  Thanksgiving isn't just a holiday about eating. The reason for it must not be lost that it is an American holiday about the founding of our country and the Pilgrims coming here in search of religious freedom to worship God without persecution. Escaping that persecution from England and surviving the harsh winters in the New World is what they gave thanks to God for.  That's the short short version and why we celebrate this holiday.

I had time to edit a video the other day so here is the intro to my Jeep.



That's all for now. I may post the pics of our day at the Manatee center tomorrow.