This is not difficult child related, but, here's my list:
Things that I am thankful for " in no particular order
My family, however extended it may be
God, who loves me with all my faults
My mom and dad, who are behind me in whatever I do
Al, who is my partner and best friend
Toni, who is the light of my life
Good friends, so few that I can count them on one hand
Sunshine, enough said
Dogs, especially when they snuggle with you
Cats, they are the best listeners
Home, as there is no place like it
Faith, as it will pull you through when nothing else will
Perseverance, especially when you are beat down
Laughing, nothing heals better
Grandparents, their wisdom is timeless
America, so great everyone wants to live here
Nick at Nite, mindless tv at it's best
Books, especially the ones you can't put down
Cool sheets on hot nights, in a comfortable bed
Hot nights on cool sheets, in a comfortable bed
Dreams, especially getting a chance to live mine
Tomatoes, my favorite food ever
Waking up, each day it is a blessing
Children, their innocence makes me smile
Dirt, I love the smell of it
Justice, it's the one thing you should always find
Freedom, even if you make wrong choices
American Soldiers, that fight and die to keep us free
Rock and Roll music, the kind that makes you sing along at the top of your voice
Baths, hot relaxing ones with bubbles
Coffee, strong and black
Accomplishment, and the feeling that comes after
Seeds, especially when they sprout
Saturday nights, they are just different somehow
Contact lenses, so much better than glasses
Tenacity, and standing up for what you believe in
Angels, in human or super human form
Light, as I hate sitting in the dark
Mascara, especially when paired with an awesome eyelash curler
Quiet, early in the morning and late at night
Online shopping, so much better than in person
Miracles, they don't all have to be on 34th Street
Blessings, and the many that I have around me every day