Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Good food, good friends, and a change to slow down and appreciate all that we have been given. It's a shame so many stores are trying to rush us through our appreciating, and right into buying things for Christmas. I have so many things to be thankful for.
1) I'm thankful for our Lord, as without him, I wouldn't be so wonderfully blessed. James 1:17- Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
2) I'm thankful for my husband, who sticks with me through the good and the bad, who works hard to provide for and care for us.
3) I'm thankful for Genius, he is such a thoughtful and smart kid. He helps with his brothers and sisters and sets a good example of serving without complaint.
4) I'm thankful for Daredevil, he is such a loving little guy, with such a big imagination. He teaches me patience!
5) I'm thankful for Princess, watching her help her friends and play with them, I can see that what I teach at home really does stick.
6) I'm thankful for Doorbuster, his laid back attitude and smiles are the perfect completion to our family.
7) I'm thankful for my step-daughter, I can see what a beautiful young lady she is turning into, and it makes me very proud.
8) I'm thankful for my hubby's job, the stability and benefits it provides, and the flexibility when we need it. I'm very, very thankful that my job is here, in my home, caring for everyone.
9) I'm thankful for having plenty of food, and clean, abundant, water. Many people lack such basic necessities, and I'm thankful that we always manage to have enough for our needs.
10) I'm thankful for our house, it's perfect for us, in a great location, and so exactly what we needed. I didn't ever think it would be a possibility, and now it is. I'm thankful when I wake up, and thankful when I go to sleep. I'm thankful even when I scrub toilets!
11) I'm thankful for loving parents, a loving extended family, and I am thankful our family is growing. It seemed like we were going to more funerals then birth-days, and I am glad it looks like it is changing. I am so excited for my nieces arrival very soon!
12) I'm thankful for my friends, who are my sisters. Friends are the family you pick, and with them, that saying is so very true.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to you too.
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