Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Giving Thanks

I've read many of my friends daily posting what they are thankful for this month.  I am not disciplined enough to remember to do that daily.  So.... here is my list for 30 days, all at one time, in no particular order.

1.  I am thankful for my salvation.
2.  I am thankful for my parents.
3.  I am thankful for my wonderful son, Alex.
4.  I am thankful for my wonderful daughter, Tori.
5.  I am thankful for my brother, Ryan, and his family.
6.  I am thankful for my brother, Robert, and his family.
7.  I am thankful that I am employed.
8.  I am thankful for the opportunity to go back to school.
9.  I am thankful for a home to live in.
10.  I am thankful for a good, reliable car to drive.
11.  I am thankful for my church.
12.  I am thankful for a diverse Life Group.
13.  I am thankful for a good relationship with Alex's dad.
14.  I am thankful for my friends.
15.  I am thankful for my good health.
16.  I am thankful for healthy children.
17.  I am thankful for our country's military men and women who protect our freedom.
18.  I am thankful for the ability to survive the things life throws at me.
19.  I am thankful for my Grandmother, Pretty is what we call her.  She will be 92 next week.
20.  I am thankful that I was taught morals, ethics, and values as a child.
21.  I am thankful that I am able to meet my kids' needs and some of their wants.
22.  I am thankful that my son can still give me a hug and tell me that he loves me.
23.  I am thankful that my daughter tells me that she loves me many times each day.
24.  I am thankful for the luxuries of life (air conditioning, dish washer, etc).
25.  I am thankful for a pantry and refrigerator full of food.
26.  I am thankful a safe, christian, learning environment for Tori while I am at work.
27.  I am thankful that my children show compassion to others.
28.  I am thankful for "life lessons" (even the hard ones) and what I have taken from those lessons.
29.  I am thankful for migraine headache medicine.
30.  I am thankful for being able to share this with those who will read it.

1 comment:

  1. Every day ... but never more than right now ... I am thankful to be your mom. Proud of you, baby girl!

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