soooo I might be off a day or two but here is
my lists of thanks. i wrote one each day in november but wanted them all in one place instead of randomly on facebook and twitter. it's just more my style, i guess. one spot to remember so many of the things i need to/can be thankful for not just during november, but all year long.
1. Thankful for my mom, who is proving more and more every day that she is super woman.
2. Thankful for diet coke and cheez it's for breakfast, sometimes it's just out of necessity.
3. Thankful for good nights of sleep in my cozy bed.
4. Thankful for these words of encouragement.
5. Thankful for fun coworkers!
6. Thankful for my little brother, who isn't so little anymore, is super wise and has the biggest heart.
7. Thankful for Celina sunsets with a glass of wine on the front porch.
8. Thankful for doctor's who are smart and kind and want the best for me and my family.
9. Thankful for surprise packages in the mail from my Aunt Terry. She knows just how to put a smile on my face.
10. Thankful for fall, and the changing leaves, and the cool weather. It just brings a whole new laid back attitude with my desire for spending time outdoors increasing quickly.
11. Thankful for random texts of encouragement and prayer reminders from friends I haven't heard from in a while.
12. Thankful for this reminder below. i believe THAT with my whole heart!
13. Thankful for lazy Saturdays at home with my fam, drinking wine, making a home cooked meal and an early bed time, call me a grandma and i'd be just fine with that.
14. Thankful for the church I grew up in and the people who have seen me grow up. They love me so well and give the best hugs.
15. Thankful for this encouragement. She was one wise woman...
“I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life. I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same thing as making a “life.” I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one. I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
― Maya Angelou
16. Thankful that my dad made it through surgery! GOD IS GOOD!
17. Thankful for my roomies and how my roomies love me and love my family so much! they mean the world to me!
18. Thankful for tivo, seems silly, but at the end of a rough day/week sometimes there is nothing better than drinking some wine and watching your favorite show. mindless and lovely i tell you.
19. Thankful for sunsets from the front porch of my parents house. perfection
20. Thankful for aggie football and the fun that always surrounds it. fun with friends cheerin' on our favorite team.
21. Thankful for my church. and Matt Chandler. and his desire for God to be known and for us (his people) to make Him known.
22. Thankful for God's grace. and how He constantly pursues my heart.
23. Thankful for Marquejah, I love that girl so much and I am constantly reminded that she teaches me way more than I even teach her.
24. Thankful for Psalm 61. and all of its promises.
my list could go on and on. but as i just read through this my heart swells that i
have all of these things to be thankful for. that God has entrusted me with all of these people and places and things. thankful, i tell you. thankful.
and now, it's CHRISTMAS TIME!!!
