Thanksgiving Thankfulness

Today is Thanksgiving and in the great tradition of the holiday, I am counting my blessings.

My love is here next to me. It's his turn to drive and we are cruising down the road, belting out classic country songs and laughing at highway signs. Last year, he and I had just a few hours together before we both rushed off to work. I am SO thankful that we get to be together all day today (and every day)!

Our furry four legged baby is in the back curled up on the bunk. She is convinced that the bunk belongs to her. She has adjusted very well to trucking; she knows the sounds of the air brakes and the turn signal, and when the truck slows down she jumpa up to watch out the window. Her presence makes this adventure better and I can't imagine doing this without her.

A recent visit with my parents 

We've seen both of our families regularly lately. Driving across the country has allowed us to visit with my family several times recently, and when we go home we often get to visit my lovely in-laws. We may not be with them on the holidays, but I am so thankful for the memories made.

The prayers of our family and friends accompany us across the country. No matter where we are or what we're facing, our loved ones are thinking of us and lifting us up to our Heavenly Father. Long phone calls with dear ones break up the monotony of the miles we drive. There is nothing more precious than hearing their voices and knowing there is love behind them.

It was delicious! 

We're on the road this Thanksgiving, and though we are rolling, we will have a good meal today. There won't be fine china this year, but paper plates are just fine. There won't be any of our family with us, but our own little family is together and that's all I could ask for. There's a ham in my crockpot, smelling wonderful, and mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese will grace our makeshift table.

We have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!