People I am thankful for...*

1. My son, who made it into this world healthy and alive despite everything
   


2. My grandparents for raising me
   


3. My family next door who helped to raise me
   


4. My bio Mom for having me and supporting me
   


5. My step mom for believing in me
   


6. My step Dad for being so strong and bouncing back


7. My Bio Dad who will never say he loves me but will show it
   


8. My sister for not being afraid of love
   


9. My little brother on lockdown but still bringing hope
   


10. My baby brother for wanting more from life
    


11. My first nephew for facing reality with sword in hand
    


12. My cousin who proved she wasn’t a welfare queen with four kids
    


13. My best friend who cried with me when my life was in an uproar
    


14. My friend who lost her little girl tragically but never shows it


15. My friend who loves his kids, loves me and my son and sees me for the dynamic "sustah" that I am.
    


16. My friend who is facing the reality of raising her son alone and doing great
    


17. My life long friend who is so wise she could be president
    


18. My friend in California that will never give up his artist dream
    


19. My friend the actress in Dallas who is the mother of all
    


20. My former mother-in-law who has great encouragement and a story to tell


21. My teacher friend offering up the positive when I am tempted to give in to the negative
    


22. My students who believe that they will learn something from me everyday
    


23. My Savior…
    

*this list will continue to grow