Thankful

So this Thanksgiving break is not going to be exactly as I'd plan.

Regardless, I am finding the most unexpected things to be thankful for.

I'm thankful for . . .

1 - Having pink eye last year.

I got pink eye a few days ago, and I happen to have left-over medication = no appointment, no wasted money, no extra medication.

2 - A messy house.

I'm shorter on money this year than I've ever been in my entire life. My parents offered to give me $50 for cleaning the entire house.

3 - Closed doors.

Recently, I was planning on doing Covance to earn extra money for college and a few other things. Unfortunately, I can't because the only study available for me to do has been closed. I, however, can't meet the requirements:
*Be healthy NOW- I have a cold and pink eye
*No allergies to medication - I have a supposed allergy to penicillin
*Be healthy during the study - I get my wisdom teeth pulled five days before the opening day.
So some things are not meant to be. I miss out on more disappointment by not going to the screening date and finding out I can't participate. I'll also get to enjoy my break longer.

4 - Failed attempts.

I couldn't think of a better word. This refers back to my attempt for Covance. Although I can't participate, I am seeing an allergist over break to find out whether I have an allergy to penicillin or not. I never would have considered doing this if I hadn't attempted Covance. If I'm not allergic, I'll be able to participate in future studies.

5 - Friends to share Thanksgiving with.

For those of you who know me, you know that I don't have a big family. My biggest Thanksgiving celebration has included 5 people. This year, we're going over to a friend's house who already has 6 people. I've always wondered what the big celebrations were like, and it looks like I'll get to find out this year.

6 - Jeans.

The world takes these for granted. Going home over the break means I get to wear jeans! How I've missed them . . .

I'm thankful for more than these, but this year is making me especially thankful because circumstances are certainly not what I wish they were.

Somedays we forget

To look around us

Somedays we can't see

The joy that surrounds us

So caught up inside ourselves

We take when we should give.

So for tonight we pray for

What we know can be.

And on this day we hope for

What we still can't see.

It's up to us to be the change

And even though we all can still do more

There's so much to be thankful for.