This post is going to remind me that I am always surrounded by love. Just because my life is missing a few pieces doesn’t mean that I don’t have a lot to be thankful for.

LOVE IS:

A father who defrosts your car in the morning so you don’t have to.

A friend who calls you on your birthday.

A brother who treats your children like they’re his own.

A best friend who always gives the best advice, but only when she’s asked to.

A sister who lets you call her at 3 AM when you’ve just had your heart broken.

Girlfriends who always tell you how beautiful and thin you are no matter what you look like or what size you are.

A birth mother who saves your voicemails so she can hear the sound of your voice over and over again.

A cousin who lets you hang out with her because she knows you be alone otherwise.

A mother who looks after you when you are sick, no matter how cranky and needy you are.

A grandmother who always sends a birthday check, no matter how small her fixed income is.

Boys who race to the front door and throw their arms around you when you get home after work.

Dog kisses.

All things considered, that’s a pretty good list. I’ll remind myself to read it when I’m having a pity party for one,