I Am Thankful . . .

Thanksgiving . . . the holiday of giving thanks for everything we have in our lives. I'm just so thankful for so many things this year . . .

• My children - that they are happy healthy and are able to drive me bonkers on a daily basis
• My family - that we can not only spend Thanksgivings and other holidays together, but spend those ordinary sit around and chat over dinner days together
• My husband - that he values his family more than anything, that he is a wonderful father to our children, that he makes us all laugh and smile everyday
• My job - that it provides for our family and even though I truly dislike it on most days, the comfort it brings knowing I don't have to worry about job security is priceless in this economy.
• My babysitter - she has truly helped raise my children to become the amazing individuals they are today. How do you thank someone for that??? She has amazing patience and a kindness I have only seen in select people . . . we are so lucky to have found her!
• My home - I absolutely LOVE our home . . . the comfort I feel when I walk inside the door, the smells and the sounds bring me endless joy and during this holiday season I feel it even more as this house fills with friends and family.
• Health - Thank you Lord for bringing us health and healing this year and allowing all of our closest family members to be with us this holiday season - there is nothing better than to watch the littlest family members interact with the oldest generations . . . what great memories that makes!
• Happiness - I am truly happy and contented with my life right now and I am so thankful for that feeling . . . the feeling that I am right where I belong with my two children and my loving husband living close to family.

I know there are more things than just this list contains. It would take me days to capture all that I am thankful for this year. I love the holiday season - spending time with the people that matter the most to you - making memories and traditions . . . these are the times I cherish as a mother, wife, and friend.

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving . . . to take the time to really think about what you are thankful for.