11.26.2009

Thanksgiving 2009





I love having a time to stop and reflect on all of the things that I am thankful for.
They say that in order to see the rainbow, you must endure some rain.
I have endured some rain.



People who have always been wealthy may not appreciate small things as much as those who weren't.
People who have always had good relationships may not deeply appreciate a wonderful, healthy relationship.
But me....I have endured the rain. Storms.
Hurricanes.
I believe in gratitude.




I am grateful to have many things for which to be grateful.




I am grateful for four awesome kids. I am sometimes blown away by the people my oldest two children are becoming. Yes, they drive me crazy on a daily basis. But they are truly great kids. They have good hearts. The little ones are equally wonderful and when they're not making me pull my hair out, they are quite cute.

I am grateful that my relationship with my parents has improved greatly this year.

I am grateful for my wonderful friends. I'm the type of person to have a small circle of close friends. I don't warm up easily to new people. But that's just me. I don't need to be BFFs with everyone I encounter. I'm very content with my group of friends. This includes my wonderful bloggy friends, also, of course. xoxoxoxo

I am grateful for the wonderful church that we have found. We were led to this church by Shelbie, our 13 year old daughter. She started going to their Acteens group with some of her friends, and we attended some of the Acteens events at the church and then began attending services. It is the perfect fit for us,(and that's a big thing for me....I am very picky about churches) and we've made some great friends there as well.

I am grateful that, although our house that we loved fell apart, we were able to find a nice home in the same neighborhood that we love so much.

I am grateful that, through financial hardships, (including a layoff and a sudden loss of another source of income) we have still been able to provide our children with a comfortable home and the things that they need.

I am grateful for our pets and all of those that we have fostered.

I am grateful for my wonderful husband. I don't know what I'd do and where I'd be without this man. He works so hard to provide for our family, including three children who are not, biologically, his. He does so much for my children. He spends every moment with us, other than when he is working. He is a true family man. He makes me laugh, keeps me grounded, puts up with my craziness, and loves me the way that I am. I could not ask for more.

















9 comments:

tiarastantrums said...

Happy Thanksgiving girlie - lovely post!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Kristin - The Goat said...

Your gratitudes are warm and lovely. It is the truth that the storms have to come in order to see the rainbows. Whew! Those storms can be doozies!

Enthusiastic Bookworm said...

Stopping by from SITS

Too often we complain about what we don't have and don't stop to look at what we have. Your post is so touching

Karen

Anonymous said...

You indeed have much to be grateful for:) I believe that my family and home life are one of my biggest treasures. I'm so appreciative of everyday I have and I am certain they feel that way too.

Many blessing to you and your family this holiday season! (HUG)

Unknown said...

We both have a lot to be thankful for. Merry Christmas!

Stopping by from SITS.

Karen M. Peterson said...

That is a great list of things to be grateful for!

Visiting from SITS. Hope you've had a lovely holiday!

Hear Mum Roar said...

We don't celebrate Thanksgiving here in Australia, but I am a big believer in showing gratitude, and I loved your list!

Jenny said...

Hi! Visiting you at the end of the first day of 2010 from SITS! Looking forward to reading more in the new year!