Kalyn

You can ask any of my friends or family and they will tell you that I complain a lot. Sometimes I have to stop and really think. I have a lot to be thankful for, and sometimes I let that slip....so I am making a list, and I think I am gonna write it down too.

My family - my parents, my sister, they have been there with me through everything. In December my parents will have been (re)married for a year, and I would like to do something special for them, because having them back together has been the greatest gift of all. And my sister, who I don't see enough of, even though there is several years inbetween us we are closer than ever. With jobs and her going to school we don't get much time together, but I cherish the time we do have.

My boyfriend - Through good and bad, happy and sad he has stood right beside me. I know I am an emotional mess and with all the problems I have had in the past and what I am going through now, he hasn't given up. He has dinner fixed for me every night when I get home. He text messages me throughout the day just to make me feel better. He even started a competition up between me and him to get me motivated to start losing weight again. He does so much for me and I love him so much.

My job - I don't particularly like my job. It stresses me out a lot. But I am thankful to have one. In our area the unemployment rate is sky high. If places haven't already closed down, they are getting ready to. I am glad to have what I have, even if it is not the best job in the world. It has given me the experience I need to move on in the future and I have gained some awesome friendships in the process.

My friends - My friends have been there for me through so much. My best friend Karen has been a great support through the past couple years. Everything from my weight loss to my medical problems she has been there cheering me on and I am greatful for that. And all my other friends who have helped me out by filling in for me at work when I need time off and making me smile and laugh when I am having a bad day. Those things me more to me than they will ever know.

My Life - Even with my medical problems I am not terminally ill and I am very thankful for that. I am healthy and I am happy and greatful everyday for the little things.

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