All across social media, people have been taking a "challenge" of sorts. Posting for so many days what they are thankful for, for each given day. It is a refreshing change from a lot of the negativity and political disagreements that monopolize my news feed.
Its far from a "challenge" and no secret what I am thankful for, not just for Thanksgiving but every single day. Every day Jaylyn is with us. Every moment, good or bad. Every smile. Every sloppy, drool filled open mouthed attempt at giving me a kiss. Every time she snuggles up close and tight.
As I scroll through the posts in my online support groups for Jaylyn's various diagnoses, I am thankful she is doing as well as she is. That she is even here at all. That she survived N.A.I.T. That despite her other diagnoses, she continues to persevere.
I remember a few Thanksgiving gatherings from my past where everyone at the table would take turns saying what they were thankful for. If that were to occur today, I think I would probably break down and cry. Yes, I am thankful for the usual list of things everyone else is thankful for. A job, a house, family, friends, etc. Those are the easy answers. The typical replies. The things many of us take for granted. I am still thankful for those things. However, Jaylyn will forever be in the forefront of that list. I would like to thank all of those who have joined and supported Jaylyn's Journey. I wish you and your families a happy and healthy holiday season!
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