Having spent much of the past eighteen months wondering whether I’d go blind or lose my mind, I’m thankful for what eyesight I have. Others may argue I lost my mind long ago.
Whatever.
Being thankful is the cornerstone of a happy life.
Here’s my short gratitude list for 2017:
- MTM didn’t divorce me over my illness. He’s still steadfast. He loves me. I don’t know what I’d do without him.
- When I was at my lowest, unexpected souls stepped in the chasm. I’m thankful for friends in unexpected places.
- I’m finding my writing voice. The worse-than-chemotherapy-like drugs I took for almost half-a-year made me a mush-brain. These days, I’m hearing characters again.
- I’ve only lost 25% of my vision in one eye. I’m thankful for what remains.
- I found a publicist!
- My assistant didn’t quit, no matter how trying I’ve been.
And if that’s not thankful enough:
- We’re fielding some really interesting appearance opportunities for 2018. If you aren’t one of my elite readers, you don’t know what they are. Email assistant(at)andrawatkins(dot)com to be added to that super-special group.
- I’M THANKFUL FOR EVERYONE IN MY ELITE GROUP. SERIOUSLY, I’D SLOPPY KISS EVERY SINGLE DANG ONE OF YOU.
- Despite all sorts of online changes that have decimated my income and reach, my stories still find readers. People make memories EVERY DAY because of my work. I’m grateful for every person who gives my stories a chance.
- I’m glad Dad still finds joy in going out, bothering strangers, telling stories, and selling the crap out of THE DAD BOOK. Having my parents in my life, still healthy, is a blessing.
WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT DESERVES YOUR GRATITUDE THIS THANKSGIVING WEEK? PLEASE SHARE YOUR STORIES IN A COMMENT.
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Boy. That’s a big list. I’ll be succinct: my lifelong friendship with my lovely wife who continues to amaze me every day and puts up with my careening through life like mercury on a warm plate; my children who still actually listen to me on the few occasions I make sense; my friends, who have stood by me through hell and high water; my musical and writing gifts; the abundance in my life and my home on the Oregon coast; having a book publisher who believes in me and is willing to take chances on where my writing adventure takes me. By definition, this is an incomplete list. I’d spend more thought on this comment, but I have a novel to finish. 🙂
I’m thankful my college son is coming home tonight for a few days. He always provides great Twitter fodder. 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Andra!
family and friends who have stood by me. and coffee.
I’m so thankful for my family and my grandchildren bring me so much joy! And friends round out a very full life. I’m very thankful for YOU! And I’m grateful for so many reasons–too many to mention. 🙂
I’m thankful for my friends and family. I’m thankful I have two jobs. I’m thankful I can usually make ends meet. I’m thankful that I have the strength to carry on even when I don’t want to. I’m thankful to all those that push me to strive harder, to be kinder, to be softer, to be gentler, to be in the present. I’m thankful for authors such as you Andra where when things get tough (and they’re tough) I can escape into their worlds. I’m a very blessed person.
I’m thankful for my dog, Maggie, my career, my old house near downtown along with the ability to live near where I work. Have a great Thanksgiving with MTM and you parents, Andra!!!
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