Give Thanks

I am thankful for a God who loves me even with all my shortcomings and failures. I am thankful for my husband, who chooses to help me instead of complain when I am overwhelmed by the laundry, dishes, and toys that seem to take over our house regularly. I am thankful that God loves my kids more than I do, knows them better than I do, and is so willing to help and teach me how to understand, love, teach, and appreciate my kids. I am thankful for Jesus and His sacrifice so that I could have a friendship with God. I am thankful for my family. I am thankful for laughter that fills our home. I am thankful that most of our extended family lives near us. I am thankful for friends; both old friends that we only see every few years, but seems as if no time has passed and new friends that we see often and share life with on a daily basis. I am thankful that I live in the US, a country of great freedom, opportunity, and resources. I am thankful to have had the opportunity to travel outside of our country so I can appreciate it even more. I am thankful that we have been able to take our kids with us when we travel. I am thankful that they know that not everyone lives the same way we do. I am thankful for our church family that loves us. I am thankful for our parents who delight in their grandkids and make our children feel so special. I am thankful for my kids preschool. I am thankful for the incredible teachers and their hard work so my kids have a great experience and love going to school. I am thankful for the holiday season that makes me stop and remember all the reasons I have to be thankful.

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. What are you thankful for today?