Another 'Thankful List'

I've been meaning to post this since we came home from vacation but haven't sat down long enough to do it!

I was really overwhelmed with things to be thankful for while we were away.

First and foremost, the chance we had to go on vacation! I had been planning this trip for many months and had no idea that it would be so needed when it finally arrived! We all needed that break from 'reality' for awhile and being forced to hang out with each other was really wonderful!

I'm also thankful for my wonderful friend, Mindy, and her kids for taking care of our house and dog for us while we were gone. Max was well taken care of and didn't suffer at all for us being away because Joseph and Emily were very attentive to him!

One thing that I didn't expect to be thankful for is the kindness of strangers. We new this could really be a difficult trip because we had to take a double stroller and a wheelchair with us. In Disneyland itself that wasn't such a big deal, but getting them on and off of the bus was a real pain. Luckily there were many wonderful people who always offered to help carry them or gave up their seats to us when the bus was crowded.

We met many new 'friends' on this trip. Andraia is so outgoing that she would say "Hi" to just about anyone and always had a kind word and a smile for them. Being the introvert that I am, I always get a little embarrassed when she is so outgoing, but I really tried to just go with the flow this time. I didn't discourage her from being so friendly, and it was really great to see peoples' reactions! Of course, there were those who just said "Hi" and didn't answer any other questions, but most everyone would chat with her, answer her questions, and some even remembered her from day to day on the bus or at the hotel pool. It was really sweet!

“It isn't what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful, but what you have in your heart.”