Thankful Thursday 8/28

I am thankful for my mom and sister.
I am thankful for my boyfriend.
I am thankful for my cousin Drew returning home (and very proud of him). I am thankful for how inspiring he is not only to me, but to my mom and uncle.
I am thankful for hope.
I am thankful for the kids at work.
I am thankful for my amazing coworkers.
I am thankful for compassion, forgiveness and optimism that I can hold onto with minimal effort.
I am thankful for neurologists I believe will provide answers someday. I am thankful I continue to have this belief and the energy to look for answers.
I am thankful for cough medicine. Best thing EVER.
I am thankful for upcoming benefits and being able to provide for my spoonie self again.
I am thankful for supervisors that support "I'm gonna throw all your stuff away" sticky notes and emails. (Seriously #blessed)
I am thankful for my MHP and for all the work I've put in leading to another piece of paper that says I don't suck. for realzies.

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