Thanksgiving

To all these things I give thanks:

1.  To my friends, Steve and Eddie, who share equally the sorrow and the joy of my life.  I cherish you, as you are my chosen family.

2.  To my family, who understands me and holds me and loves me as I am.

3.  To Jack, who chose me as his human.  I have cherished your love and affection since 1996, when you first arrived at my door.  You had the key to my heart & I’ll never turn you away.

4.  To Teddy, who also chose me as his human.  For 11 years, you were my baby.  We shared a bond that many do not understand, but I will love you always.  You are my light, my love, my joy, and until we meet again, you will fill a space in my heart.

5.  To BD, who took me in when no one else gave me respect for my skills and background.  You left office politics at the door and accepted me as one of your own.

6.  To God, for always giving me what I need and making sure I land on my feet.  I am not angry at you for taking Teddy home.  I am grateful for the time you allowed me to share with him.  You made it possible for me to attend to his every need — to the very last minute of his time on earth.  Thanks also for allowing my parents to stay a little longer than planned.  I enjoy every minute with them.  Thanks as well for sending the wonderful human angels my way.  They make wonderful friends and are worth their weight in gold.  I wouldn’t trade them for all the money in the world.  I am sorry for doubting you for so many years.  You know what you’re doing and I respect that.

To everyone out there, may you find much peace, love and happiness in every form it is available.