Thankful

I love this time of year! I love spending time with family and friends! I have been reading other blogs about being thankful. I thought I would make a list too.

1. I am so thankful for my relationship with Jesus. It has grown so much in the passed year. I have been a Christian for many years. ( I was baptized at 13. Most important decision I have ever made.) It is amazing to me that God isn't to big to handle the small stuff in my life right now.

2. I am so thankful for my parents. They loved me and adored me. If you watch the news much these days, it is pretty scary to see what parents are doing do their children. I see so much being in the school system. My parents didn't buy me something every time we went to the store. My brother and I had to take turns getting new shoes. We both couldn't get a pair at the same time. I learned patience growing up in a house with one bathroom. (My parents built a new house when I was 14. It had lots more room and bathrooms. I didn't have to rough it too long.) I learned about how to treat older people. My Dad's mother was in the nursing home and I went to see her on a regular basis. They took me to church. I have posted before about how I went to every Bible school in the summers too. It didn't matter the denomination. I learned to love all of God's people, even if we didn't see eye to eye on everything. My parents made education so important. They are good people, folks.

3. I married a prince! Some people marry toads. I dated a few myself. I am so glad my mom encouraged me to go to grad school because that is where I met Thara. Talk about a man who loves his family. He is a great provider. He works so hard for us. He is an awesome cook and griller. Much better than me. He is honest, fair, and loyal. He is my best friend. He loves the Lord. He is the best Daddy in the whole world.

4. Mary-Kate. What can you say about the one who made me a mother. She is a doll. We just enjoy her so much. When we found out that I was pregnant with her, we were overjoyed. We had wanted to have children, but were afraid we couldn't have any. She is well mannered. She has fun no matter where she is. She doesn't have trouble making new friends. She won't leave anyone out. She really cares about her family. She loves to play. MK loves to help us cook. She loves to make messes. She doesn't love cleaning them up though. I don't mind. I wanted to really give her a good start before we had another child. She is well on her way.

5. I can't tell you how much I love this baby that is growing by leaps and bounds everyday. I wonder what he/she will be like. I am so thankful that I was able to get pregnant again. I can't wait to hold this precious little one in my arms.

I could go on and on, but I won't. I am very thankful and blessed.

Happy Thanksgiving.