A Day To Give Thanks

A few days ago a friend shared this quote:

"The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts. No Americans have been more impoverished than these who, nevertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving. " ~H.U. Westermayer

It made me realize that even though this has been a challenging year in the Gustafson household, I also am thankful for so many things, including:

• The blessing of our wonderful son who is the light of our universe and a daily reminder of the love he was created from.
• The continued good health of Nicholas.
• My wonderful husband who works so hard for our family and loves us both so much.
• My loving parents who would do anything for us kids.
• A comfy home to live in surrounded by a quiet neighborhood with friendly neighbors.
• That Jeff and I both have jobs we love.
• Nicholas's wonderful doctors and therapists.
• Living in the Pacific Northwest.
• Yummy food to eat.
• Two amazing sister-in-laws, who feel more like sisters than in-laws.
• Friends who live both near and far who have rallied around us this year.
• All the loved ones who donated to Unite for the Cure.
• Jenifer: an amazing photographer who blesses us again and again with treasured family photos.
• The ability to always pay our bills on time, even if money is sometimes tight.
• Our educations-especially completing my master's degree this semester.
• Two fantastic brothers who are always there with a helping hand.
• The truly inspiring families who also deal with little ones having SMA. Reading your blogs, chats on the phone, and in-person visits have been what has gotten me through the last seven months. You are all so amazing. Thank you for sharing your strength, wisdom, and guidance.

For all of these and many more, I am very thankful this Thanksgiving.

From our home to yours...May you realize all the blessings you have been given this day.