I am blessed!!

I am so excited about Thanksgiving! 40 of our family members are getting together tomorrow to eat and celebrate together!! I know the day will be full of great stories and lots of laughter and delicious food! I am working on being intentional about being thankful this holiday season!

So, an early Thankful Thursday!!

I am especially thankful to my Lord and Savior who loves me unconditionally and accepts me as I am. Me, who had nothing to offer, is a child of His. I am blessed!

To my parents that helped mold me into the person I am today. For sacrificing to give me everything I could possibly want, but especially loving me, supporting me, teaching me, and giving me a wonderful family. I am blessed!

For an amazing husband that I just don't have enough words to show my gratitude. He is everything to me. He is my best friend, the love of my life, the one I laugh with, cry with, get mad at, pout and he loves me just the same! He is the most thoughtful, caring, kind person I know. He does so much to make my days better. He is such a wonderful father! I love him more every day. He is so funny and so much fun to hang out with! I am blessed!

For my children that have enriched our lives more than they will ever know. Ashlyn's smile, laughter, stories, and personality make me smile. She has such a joy for life and a love for God that I love to watch grow. Reece is such an amazing boy. His personality is loving, kind, funny, gives me a hard time and all boy too. He reminds me of what is really important in life. I also love his stories and descriptions of things in his life. He makes me laugh. I am blessed!

For in laws that have accepted me and included me in everything like I am their own. They are so kind and caring and loving and helpful. They are wonderful Christian examples to my family. I am blessed!

For my sisters that are a part of me. They are there to listen, to give advice, to laugh with me, cry with me, or lead me down the correct path. We have so many wonderful memories and I enjoy all our times together.

For all of my extended family that are such a joy to be around!

For my friends that have become like family. They are such an important part of my life!

All of these family and friends touch my life in so many wonderful ways. My life would not be the same without them. They have helped shape me into the person I have become and share a part of my journey. Many people tell me how blessed I am to have such a great family and I have to agree. I am definitely BLESSED!!!

God, thank you so much for the rich blessings you have given me!! Thank you for my sweet family and friends. Shower them with your love. Use me to touch their lives! In Jesus name I pray.