thankful

The thing I love about Thanksgiving is that it gives us an opportunity to truly focus on the blessings we have been given that we often tend to overlook in the day to day. I have so many things to be thankful for but here are just a few:

• A God who loves me with a perfect love even though I'm flawed and imperfect. He has blessed me in so many ways and is deserving of my utmost gratitude and love.
• A husband who takes care of me, makes me laugh like no one else can, loves me and loves the Lord.
• An awesome family, both biologically and through Christ. God has put some amazing people in my life who have blessed me beyond belief.
• Two fun dogs even though I want to kill them sometimes (like when they chew up my shoes)
• God's provision which has been shown to us in amazing ways. It has helped me trust the Lord when things look absolutely impossible.
• A roof over my head, food to eat, clothes to wear, and the knowledge that this makes me rich in comparison to most of the world.
• The dreams God has already fulfilled for me and the dreams He has yet to give me. I love God's surprises and the fact that I have no idea what God has in store for me. Sometimes it's nerve wracking to the worrier in me but I know that it's ultimately a blessing and an adventure.
• Friends that make me laugh until I cry
  
• Watching the first snow fall outside my window
• Peppermint mochas
• Wearing Jamie's sweatpants
• Candy cane Tootsie roll pops
  
• Anything pumpkin

I'm sure there are many more things I could list but I'll keep it short for now. Praying that you spend some time reflecting on all that you have to be thankful for.