Being thankful in good times AND in bad

We all know it's easy to be thankful when things are going well, but what about when they're not? Today's Love in the Time of Foreclosure post is about just that... and how being thankful in the toughest times is what got us where we are today.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Hi LITTOF Readers!

Bob and I are going to be on NPR tomorrow (Tuesday, November 24.)

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Happy Thanksgiving Week!

I am thankful for so much! For the support and unconditional love of my family and friends, for a wonderful place to live, for my nurturing marriage and wonderful husband and the adventure of life. And you, readers. I'm thankful for you!

LITTOF November highlights

Pablo lounging on the $50 sofa in his bumble bee sweater. What? It's cold here!

I just realized we're half way through November! Unbelievable! And Bob's birthday is only fifteen days away.

We've been very busy on the island the first half of November and I've been doing my best to document each step along the way over at ChicagoNow. In case you missed anything, here are links to some of the posts from November.... (just click on the title to check them out.)

The significance of 21 days - They say it takes 21 days to adjust to a major life change. How are we doing on day 21 on the island?

The strangest house I've ever seen - Real Estate Mom takes us inside, well, the strangest house she's ever seen. Hidden staircase, anyone? Underground bunker?

How to get the stuff you need for free - Read all about the Great Island Giveaway Event!

This old couch - Meet Bob's new best friend. The couch. The ugly floral couch he refers to as "Eight and a half feet of glory."

Day 4 on the island: Where are the whales - Read about our 4th day on the island and our move into the main house.

Happy mid-November, everyone! And thanks for reading!