Back to the Thankfulness

Thanks so much to all of you who commented on yesterdays post.

When I decide to write something that could be "controversial" I get a bit

of a sickness in my gut, because I know people can be very opinionated and feelings

can be hurt. I hesitate at the "post blog" button for a long time, but this time I was truly

looking for some different viewpoints on the situation (not just trying to stir up an argument)

and I really appreciate what everyone said. It gives me a lot to think about. 

Although Holly, who is actually going through the process, said it best: 

When it comes to decisions as big as adoption there really is no right or wrong way.

It's a family-by-family decision.

Much like the decision to use birth control or not, right?......

Anyway -

25 Days of Thankfulness

Days 15 & 16

Other People's "Junk"

& 

Running

Someone's cast-off
A turn-of-the-century, antique fan

Thank goodness for people's old stuff otherwise my house wouldn't be furnished!

I seriously think nearly 60-70% of our furniture is either an antique, thrift store find, or Craig's List deal.

And I love that! Antiques have a story behind them and it's so fun to hunt for beautiful old things. 

And who doesn't love an amazing Craig's List find. 

Like our dining room table from a well-off Santa Barbara family.

It was only a couple years old, in near perfect condition, 

and about 80% off the original Crate & Barrel price! 

And I am so thankful for the ability to run.

I have a love/hate relationship with running, 

yet I would be devastated if I didn't have the ability to run.

How thankful I am for strong legs and a healthy body.

It's a gift I too often take for granted.