I am Thankful, truly thankful, bring on 2010!

I love this shot, I just used it, but here it is again. Remember the boat rides & the fish?

Remember how light the birds were, didn't make a ripple when they landed.

You can't forget the beauty of the water lillies.

Forget the friendly alligators............

Well on the thresh hold of a new year, I want to look on what I am thankful for.
First and foremost, I am thankful for the most wonderful lady n the world. She is my wife, friend and lover. She has been for over fifty three years. Yes, I know I am lucky, and tell her every day.

Second.. I am thankful for health. My worst problem is a cold which I contact on an average of less than once a year, I think. (I tend to forget bad stuff once it has passed, a trait of mine.

Third… I am thankful for our family. Over all this group makes me proud.

Forth… I am thankful for friends that I have known most of my life. I am not ‘close’ to anyone anymore, but I know if I need them, they will be there. My hope is that they feel the same.

Fifth.. I am thankful for everyone I have met via the internet. For a mostly deaf person, this has been a God sent thing. I can communicate using my fingers and eyes. I think of the ones who I no longer see here. I wonder about a sweet lady known as: LMitc89854, Lindie I hope you are well where ever you are. She was the first ‘encourager and commenter’ on the Shipslog. OH yeah, I miss Jun also.

Sixth… I am very thankful for each person who takes some of their valuable time to read the stuff I write, either here or in my books.

As I get older I forget some important stuff, ( not good when you drive your house). I forget the jacks are down, and start to drive off. I have even forgotten I was still hooked up and start to drive off. I laugh now when I think I used to worry about leaving the TV antenna up or the step out. Those are actually small items. I am thankful that I ‘REMEMBERED’ just before it became a problem.

For all the Blessings I have had in my life, which are more than could be listed, I AM THANKFUL.

Things I regret:
I regret not being at Mozelle (Jessie)’s funeral. I regret my slothfulness in being too busy to visit and pay my respects. I hope I am forgiven.

I look forward to new roads, higher hills and many more brighter sunrises and sunsets.

I thank you for coming this way,
Nite Shipslog

PS: I am thankful for the little boat I am going to get, and all the delicious Crappie’s. (LOL)(hint, hint, hint)
PS (2):
When they were married Ora told Mixon, “My ring is tight, it is cutting off my circulation.”
Mixon replied, “That is what it is supposed to do my dear!”