This magic moment....

I being a child of the 80s and teen of the early 90s still appreciate some of the old songs from the fifties, sixties and seventies.  The song playing in my head tonight over and over again tonight is the old song...this magic moment so different and so new...by the Drifters.  How ironic that this song plays in my head as I drive home from work this evening to see beautiful Christmas trees lit in the windows (yes even before Thanksgiving), and lights and shows in the yards of those who go all out.  There is one house down the street from where I live that reminds me of the Griswalds Christmas movie with Chevy Chase LOL.  Anyways I digress...  This really is a beautiful time of year to stop and look around and be thankful for what you truly have.  I have lost a lot in life (as so many have), divorce, a daughter who passed away 12 years ago, and more things...but it has only made me appreciate what I DO have all the more.  I have a lot to be thankful for.  I have watched my mom battle breast cancer last year and become a greater survivor than she already is.  I have been a greater survivor from what I have overcome in my own life. I am learning more and more every day who Jean is..and what I will accept and what I will not allow.  It is a good place for me.  One in which I don't fear the unknown anymore..I face it head on, daring it and embracing it.  I watch my three pets tonight, my dog, and my two cats, and boy animals love unconditionally, always wanting to please and demand attention that they crave just to know you love them.  They don't ask much, just to be fed, to snuggle, to be held or petted.  It is a simple peaceful approach that I wish in this busy life more people would embrace.  So many including myself have got caught in the busyness stopping to realize the beauty that surrounds them.  If we would take but a moment to embrace all that is before us, happiness is not only at your feet but within you.  This time of year, during the holidays it is a great time to remember what is important, who is important.  If I don't blog anymore before thanksgiving, I wish each of you a Happy Thanksgiving with your family and friends.