Thankful Thursday

Today, I am thankful that yesterday, I got to see an old friend, and over the weekend, I'll get to spend time with yet another long-time friend. I'm thankful for the people who I can go months, or even years, without seeing, and then meet up and have a conversation like no time at all has gone by.
I am thankful for the relationships that keep me glued together when I get stressed out, or miss my family, or get lonely.
I am thankful for forgiveness, and that no matter what happens, that friendships can - and do - recover; become stronger, even.
Today, dear readers, I am thankful for you. I am thankful for the awesome people who surround and encourage me, both in person and through Facebook, the message boards I frequent, and of course, through this blog. Everyone needs a support system, and I feel like I've got a great one. So thank you for that.

Would you like to participate in my Thankful Thursday blog carnival? It's so easy! Just mention what you are thankful for in your blog, copy my button into your post or link to my blog, and then enter your blog URL in the MckLinky below so that everyone can share in your thankfulness!