Giving Thanks

As Thanksgiving approaches, I felt it fitting to follow suit and write an entry about the things I am most thankful for. This is an extremely special time of year, and it gives me personally, time for reflection on the months past. Below are the people and things for which I am most thankful for.

1. My Lord. He has given me numerous things in years past to be thankful to him for. (Which I will reveal shortly) Mostly, I am thankful that he is always there for me and he keeps me grounded. I owe everything I am, as well as everything I have to him.

2. My family. These people are the reason that I thank God daily. Keith is a wonderful, loving husband, and eternally devoted father. Together we created two blessings from God - Sarah and Ethan. They fill my life with such unrelenting joy, that sometimes I wander if I am worthy of it. Since I was a child I have known that I wanted to be a wife and mother. I know it does sound cliche', but it is the truth. I will never know loneliness, hopefully. I am constantly surrounded by love. I also have a wonderful relationship with my mother. It has been strained in the past, but is solid now. She is always there for me, as is my stepfather. My family means the world to me, and I hope to instill all of those values in my children.


3. My health. I have learned that health is something that we all take for granted. My seven year old daughter has learned that lesson this year. She had open heart surgery in October. It was a success, to which I thank God every day. I know that he sent angels to be with Sarah. They were all around us during our stay at Vanderbilt. But she has made a swift recovery and will actually go back to school after Thanksgiving. Sarah Jane has given us all much to be thankful for.


4. My friends. Though they are few and far between, I have managed to keep in touch with most of my friends from school. We talk at least once a week, and now we are all in the same stages of our lives. Motherhood. I have also managed to make some new friends in the Junior League. I am thankful for the opportunity to meet new people as well as do good in the community.


5. My life. Though it is difficult right now, caught up in the economic woes of the world today, I would not trade my place in time for anything in the world. I am extremely rich in what counts!


Happy Thanksgiving!!!