I'm thankful I still have my Mom who will turn 70 next month, and I still have my Dad who will turn 78 in two months. It's been an extremely tough year for both of them health wise. I'm extremely close to my Mom. I have always been a mommy's boy. My Dad not so much. Although I have never told him, I love him. He was always very tough on me, raised me extremely tough, and never showed affection because I guess in his eyes that was a sign of weakness. I am also thankful for my sheltie.