2.My kids ... Each one is unique and teaches me more about God and myself! They make me crazy sometimes but I am so thankful to be their mom! I can not even imagine having life without them. Each one is so different but we fit together perfectly!
3.Old friends... It never fails that even when distance separates us we can pick up where we left off in a conversation... I know that when I truly need them they are there and I love them like family!
4.New friends..thankful God is always giving us people in our life to love and support us in this journey. Over the past year I have met some new friends that I am pretty sure God put there for a reason!
5.Friends to share my special needs journey... Not the journey I planned but one I wouldn't change and the love I have had from some folks I have met along the way who share not only my path with my kid but they are women of faith! Truly thankful for each one of them!
6. My Dad...He has loved me and prayed for me during some rough times in my life! He is always always there if I need him and I will always know that!
7.my brother...same as my dad... He has always and will always be there for me supporting me!
8.Other family (in laws)..
I am so thankful that God blessed me not only with a wonderful husband but with his loving family! I am thankful that they have been there for me and Brian many times! I love them like my own family !
9.i am thankful for Sadie... I love my cats too and are thankful for them but the smile Sadie brings to your face is amazing. She knows exactly what we need and she was exactly what we needed.
10.coffee... Need I say more
11. My home... Although small sometimes and dirty with three kids and three pets.. but there is a difference between a house and a home...a home is a place I feel safe and secure...that is what I am thankful for.
12.the beach.. No better place to be.
13.a church home... I love my church family here. If you live in Richmond and haven't found that spot for you I promise my church will love you and love on you with a special love that only God gives!
(And I specifically am attached to my covenant group family... You are the best!)
14.my homegrown kids... I love my little ones and ones I have had in years past. Watching them grow in so many ways has been a blessing! Praying for them and loving them has been a
huge part of my life the past few years!
15.my kids teachers... This year especially I can not say enough how thankful I am that thy have given so much to my kids already! They truly have made this a great year for my kids!
16.tank tops and flip flops...
17.Christmas trees and lights
18.music... Any kind really... It always lifts my spirits and can bring back special memories
19.my mom... Even though she has been in heaven for twenty plus years now... I will always be thankful for her influence on my life. I see her in me...I see her in my kids...and every now and then I hear her when I talk to my kids. I am thankful that God gave me that gift!
20.Most of all I am thankful for my most loving, gracious Heavenly father. Without him the other things on this list would not exist. I am amazed by the beauty in His creation. I am humbled by the love and care He provides. I am thankful that He is sovereign in my life...that He always has been and always will be and that He loves me just the way I am!
20.Most of all I am thankful for my most loving, gracious Heavenly father. Without him the other things on this list would not exist. I am amazed by the beauty in His creation. I am humbled by the love and care He provides. I am thankful that He is sovereign in my life...that He always has been and always will be and that He loves me just the way I am!
