Sunday, November 28, 2010

Thankful for.....

I was trying to think of a top 10 list to do for Thanksgiving. But with all the great and wonderful parts of my life, how do I narrow it to 10?
I mean....
4 great kids.....
A home that I love....
2 pretty cool pets.....
Seeing Nick and Madi smile.....even if it is after they made a mess in a room.....what room, give auntie a kiss.....
Knowing that my sister has found the love of her life, loves her life, and added more love to her life with the little man, who is adored by his sisters, who I adore.......
Knowing that God has thrown challenges to some that I love, however, that person I love will be around to kick those challenges right in the ............
Seeing the miracle that has finally been placed in my brothers arms....the man who I have seen the sparkle in his eye's for years. Watching those two people become parents, breathtaking!!
Having sisters who know what I need, before I know what I need......wow!!
Hearing....."whatcha doing" when my Dad calls just because........
Seeing my baby brothers grow into men. Crazy......
Knowing that only a mile down the road, lies that answer to any question I have.......(mostly, Julie can you babysit), but hey, its a question right!!!
Having not only a job, but a job I love.....knowing my husband is in a job he loves....
Finally knowing that some things I can not change....it took way to long to learn that one in life. I still complain, but my heart is free......I complain, only cause I like too!!!
Watching the strength that my family has, and knowing that together, we can do anything.......
So you see, how did I pick.....And I didnt even list all the reasons that I am thankful for my kids, that would add a couple hundred points. 4 smiles that light up the darkest room.
So I decided to give a shout out to my hubby, the man that gets little credit from me most of the time.
The man who wakes up in the morning and starts the day making sure I wake up to coffee....
The man who, if it snowed would remove the snow from my car in the morning, who has now cleaned out the garage so I can park in it......
The man who, by the time I get to work, has sent me an email saying Good Morning Sunshine...
The man who, even on the days I dont love myself, loves me......
Thats just till 8 am folks......the day just gets better from there.
Maybe I should thank his Grandpa, for I know that is how his Grandpa treated his Grandma. He lived to make her happy. And Jeremy always told me his Grandma would tell him how to treat a lady. So maybe I should thank her. I know that I surely thank the Big Guy upstairs.................
So, when I say my prayers at night. I know that there is not enough prayer in the world. For God has so clearly blessed me. I am surrounded by so much love in my life. And if I forgot to add someone here.....dont be offended....for I am Thankful for you too!!!! Your on my top 100 list!!!

1 comment:

Carissa said...

You sure do have a way with words! Amazing!