I've Got Plenty To Be Thankful For

I've got plenty to be thankful for
I haven't got A great big yacht To sail from shore to shore
Still I've got plenty to be thankful for

I've got plenty to be thankful for
No private car No caviar No carpet on my floor
Still I've got plenty to be thankful for

I've got eyes to see with Ears to hear with Arms to hug with Lips to kiss with
Someone to adore
How could anybody ask for more?
My needs are small I buy them all At the five and ten cent store
Oh, I've got plenty to be thankful for
                                                                 Bing Crosby


Cece and I have now proved just how busy life can get onboard Second Wind, and off.  Our Thanksgiving plans were very ambitious this year, as we had intended to spend the holiday in Jacksonville, FL with my father, then drive back to Annapolis to take care of house chores, and then finally on to New York City to meet our new Granddaughter, Johanna.  These plans translated themselves into a very busy two week tour of the Eastern Seaboard.  But, the execution of the plan reaffirmed for Cece and I just how much we have to be thankful for.  In keeping with the Holiday theme, here is our 2015 list of what we give thanks for with God's blessing (In no particular order):

1) Three remarkable children, and their spouses/significant others that bless their lives.
2) Two beautiful Granddaughters, Olivia and Johanna.  Two more beautiful souls God has never breathed life into.

3) My father, who at 92 years has lived a full and exceptional life .... and his lovely bride Keith.
4) Joan, my mother in law, who continues to live life with energy and so much caring.
5) Brothers, sisters and in-laws who make family real.
6) Friends, new and old, who mean so much to us.

On Thursday, December 3rd, after miles and miles in our rental car, we drove back to Myrtle Beach, where we had left Second Wind in the care of Sandy at the Coquina Yacht Club.  Friday was spent re-provisioning, and we now depart down the Inter-coastal waterway for Charleston, SC.  Cold weather chasing us, we plan a three day run into Charleston, with the hope of visiting some of our dearest friends.