Giving Thanks

The Nationals have a great contest running right now. Write a comment on their post and say what you're thankful for. One lucky winner gets their family holiday picture at Nats Park. Sounds cool, right?

What I love most about it is that since it is a "leave a comment" contest, you can read what other people are thankful for. Heartwarming. Pleasant change from a lot of comments that lots of grumpy folks leave lots of places.

So, here's what I wrote - a little look into my "things I am thankful for this year."

This year, I am thankful for:

Family

Friends

Rain Delays that turned into Dance Parties

Curly W’s

A community united despite tragedy

Hugs

Kisses

Tears

Freedom

Sharing Memories of Loved Ones Departed too Soon

Our new home beckoning with excitement; our old home bidding adieu with memories to last a lifetime

Heroes that give of their time to serve our soldiers, sailors, airmen and veterans

Friends who invite us to join in the celebration of those heroes

An entire ballpark singing the National Anthem as one voice

Online screen names that blossomed into real lifefriendships

The opportunity to raise two little Nats Fans with tender hearts who have endless possibilities before them as they grow into young women, ready to face the world, with a love of people tucked inside to guide them through (and a love of baseball carried along the way)

The amazing adventure yet to come

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What are YOU thankful for this year?