I'm Thankful...

Before we begin our mad Thanksgiving rush to see all the family tomorrow, I wanted to jot down what I'm thankful for.....

*I'm thankful for God who has been with me throughout every situation this past year. He has never left me and has provided for my every need. I'm still learning to trust Him through every situation and as I learn to let go with every new circumstance I feel Him even closer than before.

*I'm thankful for my husband, Dustin. Every year we grow closer but I would say that the past year has been especially special for us. He makes me laugh! He lightens my step and makes me feel special. I get to see the tenderness he has for the children he teaches, the extra steps he takes for those who struggle in his class, and the worry he carries for each of his students. I am also thankful for the great father he has become. He has been the father that Dalton and Lyric have never had and he loves both of them and Samara so much.

*I'm thankful for Dalton and Lyric. They are both so special and a joy. I'm thankful for the sparkle in their eyes and the carefree spirit that they both have. A hug and kiss from them can cure anything!

* I'm thankful for Samara, my gift from heaven. Although our road has been rocky from the get go I know that God has her in the palm of his hand. She is strong and feisty and each smile she gives melts my heart. I am quickly realizing that each moment is precious because she is growing so fast.

*I'm thankful for both of my parents and their spouses. I'm thankful for the good relationship I have with all of them and that I am close enough to see them often.

*I'm thankful for my sister. I'm thankful for the progress she has made this past year. I'm thankful that we can still laugh together over silly things. I'm thankful that I will get to see her over the holidays.

*I'm thankful for the friends God has blessed me with. Friends that have been with me through the good and bad. Friends that I can call and will pray for me and my family. God has placed great friends in my life.

There is much more I am thankful for God has definitely blessed me. Life is not always what I thought it would be but because of God the blessings are so much more than I could ever imagine. Happy Thanksgiving!