I was just thinking the other day about my life. Not everything is always peachy keen and perfect…but I have been so incredibly blessed! As I was thinking about things, I started to get overwhelmed at everything that God has blessed me with. I know that Thanksgiving is usually the typical time to “give Thanks” but I think Christmas works just as well. As my friend Katy pointed out, every day belongs to God and the word holiday really means, HOLY day. Awesome! So in the spirit of Christmas and reflecting on my life and all that Jesus has done for me, I thought that I would write an incomplete list of some of the things that I have been blessed with and that I am grateful for.
*Josh- I’m thankful that he loves me. I’m thankful that he works so hard to provide for our family so that I can stay home with the kids. I’m thankful for his kindness, his heart, his sense of responsibility, the way his personality balances out mine and often times calms mine. And lots of other stuff about him that would take up the entire list if I kept going.
*Bryce
*Jayden
*Kynden
*Ellyanna
*Adelynn
*My kids all are so different and each bring such a different bright spot into my life.
*Our house- even in spite of all it’s shortcomings.
*Food
*Clean water
*Appliances that make life easier
*Clothes
*My family
*Josh’s family
*The ability to learn, study and read about new things
*I’m thankful for the responsibility of being a mom to 5 awesome kids…even though some days the responsibility feels overwhelming.
*Friends…especially the ones who know me best and I know that they’ve always got my back.
*Opportunities that God continually puts in my life to serve him…These seem to be coming more frequently lately and I feel honored by them…completely undeserving but grateful.
*My naturopath doctor. I love her!
*The absolute certainty that God has a good plan for me…and everything that happens will be used to bring me closer to Him if I let it.
*Christmas and what it means
The list could go on and on, but it’s time for me to get the girls some milk and send them to their rooms to play…One thing I’m NOT thankful for is no more napping…however it does free up about an hour of my time each day and at least they like going in there to play together…so it’s not all bad.
With the rate I’ve been going, it’s probably safe to assume that I won’t be blogging again before Christmas….So, Merry Christmas everyone!!