Rain, wind, and no fire

Woke up this morning to pitter-patter of raindrops on the window. I rolled over and thought, crap. I am not a hardcore fisherman, so no fishing this morning unless the rain stops. So I let everyone sleep in. I have seen how a bunch of people are having November as the 30 days of being thankful. I think that is awesome, but I am not following suit. Partially because many of them are doing it via facebook. I don't log on everyday. So here is a list of 30 things I am thankful for, in no particular order.


1. Family

2. My Wife Peggy

3. Shaeli

4. Caity

5. Morgan

I know they are my family, but they are all individually important to me and collectively important, I felt that it warranted inclusion in both categories. Besides, "Family" is all inclusive of Brothers, Sisters, Parents, (in-laws and out-laws).

6. Friends

7. Music

8. Advances in Medicine
9. Charitable People

10. Guardian Angels

11. Guitars
12. Rain

13. Puppy dogs

14. Old dogs
15. Grey Dogs (he he he)

16. Lifelong friendships, and memories of Friends who have passed.
17. New Friends

18. people who take pride in their work
19. Teenagers - they make me laugh
20. the laughter of children
21. the blossoms of our American Red Bud - its only for a week or so, but smells so sweet.
22. tulips in the spring
23. crocus's in late winter

24. horses - especially a long ride early in the morning.

25. Hugs, they are extra special from a child.
26. the listening ear of someone who knows what you are going through.

27. Hunting, fishing, hiking - outdoor stuff. especially with my family.

28. Miracles that are just between me and God.
29. Art, drawings, paintings, sculptures and such

30. and of course YOU!

I know this is different but its ok. Happy Holidays to everyone, may your turkey day be filling, and may your Christmas be Merry. have a lovely day.

Andy.

An update in telegraph form

Things are going well (stop)
Dealing with the pain (stop)
walking everyday (stop)
went hunting saturday didn't see any pheasants (stop)
looking forward to the holidays (stop)
Thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts (don't stop) :)
Merry Christmas and have a lovely day.
Andy