Thankful Thursday

A dear family friend, Bill, passed away on Sunday after a brief illness. He was really more “family” than “family friend,” and he will be greatly missed. Yesterday was his wake, and today was his funeral. We are so very sad, but also so very happy that he was a part of our lives (and that his family will continue to be).

Through our grief and tears we shared our favorite memories, and I realized how thankful I am to have those memories of him, even if his presence is no longer with us. And since it’s Thursday, I thought I’d continue the thankfulness in a Thankful Thursday post. Here’s what I’m thankful for this week:

  • The kindness, generosity and willingness to help that Bill showed to me and everyone in my family over the years.
  • The birth of my beautiful niece, Victoria, of course!

  • An upcoming 1-year anniversary quick trip to Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard with Brian this weekend.
  • The love and excitement my dogs show me whenever I walk into the house.
  • A break from the extreme heat we had for the last week or so. I love summer and I actually do love the heat, but even I have a breaking point.
  • Air conditioning in our bedroom (see: extreme heat).

What are you thankful for this week?

Thanks to Joanna from BabyGatorsDen.com for hosting these Thankful Thursdays! If you want to read more, head over there!

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6 Comments

  1. 7.11.13
    Sheri said:

    Sorry to hear about your family friend. I know how some friends are definitely just part of the family and that’s how we see them. Enjoy that little niece of yours and Happy Anniversary to you and Brian. Enjoy your trip! xo

  2. 7.11.13
    Shell said:

    So sorry to hear about your loss 🙁 Hugs!
    Happy Anniversary! I still need to go to MV! I have been to Cape Cod and LOVED it! Your baby niece is so adorable! Congrats auntie! 🙂 I am grateful for the break in the heat as well!

  3. 7.11.13
    mel said:

    I am so sorry to hear about your friend!!! Many hugs!!

    Happy Anniversary and congrats Auntie!

  4. 7.12.13
    Bri said:

    I’m so sorry for your loss, but it sounds like your week was filled with blessings — and even in the midst of losing someone dear, there’s the bittersweet knowledge that we were given a gift by having them in our lives. 🙂

  5. 7.12.13
    Poppy said:

    I’m so sorry about your loss.

    I am very thankful you all shared Victoria with us. This entire week I have been jumping up and down excited to “meet” her.

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