Thanksgiving Morning

For the past few years I have posted what I refer to as Thanksgiving thankfulness on Facebook.  Each day I post something that I am thankful for, so I shall also post them on my blog--

Day 1--Today I am thankful that I have the privilege of serving an awesome almighty God.

Day 2--Today I am thankful that 42 years ago I fell in love, head over heels, and I haven't stopped falling in all these years.

Day 3--Today I am thankful that I have been blessed with 3 awesome children. They continue to amaze me with their kind and loving hearts.

Day 4--Today I am thankful for my wonderful in-law kids. I prayed over my children from the time they were conceived, that God would find the perfect mate for them, and He did. Now I have 6 kids. 

Day 5--Today I am thankful for my 6 beautiful, intelligent, loving, kind and funny grandchildren. They'd have to be funny with us as grandparents! 

Day 6—Today I am thankful for my parents, who taught me what it means to totally surrender to God, and to make Him first in my life. They have loved me, encouraged me and prayed for me, and I love them dearly. I will honor them all the days of my life.

Day 7—Today I am thankful for my awesome friends--I have been richly blessed beyond words. From city to city, state to state, church to church, and neighborhood to neighborhood—I will have these many friends forever, for life, for eternity. I am so very grateful.

Day 8--Today is a special day. Today I am thankful that 33 years ago, God blessed us with a 10lb, 4oz baby boy. He came into this world with a tender heart, and a generous spirit. I admire him, I am proud of him and I am grateful that He serves God with his whole heart. Happy birthday son. I love you!

Day 9—Today I am thankful for my extended family—aunts and uncles, and especially my crazy cousins—oh the fun we've had! I am so grateful that most of us are still close, and that we get together for our “cousins lunches” whenever possible. I cherish those times.

Day 10—Today I am thankful for my little sister. In some small way I hope that I have been a mentor to her, I hope that I have been an encouragement to her and I hope that she knows how much I love her.

Day 11—Today I am thankful for my sweet little church—you took us in and made us feel like family.

Day 12—Today I am thankful for Chicagoland—all of it, all the time, every season, every suburb. I love it all.

Day 13—Today I am thankful for my beautiful little Sheltie, she truly has my heart. She's loyal, and is very much my little shadow, my companion, my furry friend.

Day 14—Today I am thankful that I have had the opportunity to travel throughout Europe, I love it and hope to return many more times. I have been bitten by the travel bug and I am glad about that.

Day 15—Today I am thankful for my country, my freedom. I love my country. I am an American.

Day 16—Today I am thankful for my education. I am grateful to my parents for sending me to an all girls private college-prep high school. I am thankful for my time at my local community college, for my time at Bible college and for my time at state college. I am thankful that I was finally able to pick a major (psychology) and I also am thankful that I have 3 minors. Much like travel, education opened up the world for me.

Day 17—Today I am thankful for my house. I have running water, and flush toilets. I have an oven, and refrigeration. I have soft beds, and heat. Yes, I am so very thankful for all that God has blessed me with.

Day 18—Today I am thankful for winter. I love snow. I love cold weather. I love coats, boots, scarves, gloves and knee socks. I love fireplaces, and afghans to snuggle in. I love the quiet stillness that comes with winter. I love that it makes me more contemplative.

Day 19—Today I am thankful for my optimism. I am glad that I do not ever see the glass half empty. I don't even really see it half full. My glass runs over, spilling right into the arms of my God, who makes all things great in my life. I am a happy, joyful, grateful person.

Day 20—Today I am thankful for technology. While some might point out the pitfalls and danger, I see the good that it brings to my life. I can talk to my family and friends who live hundreds of miles away and I can send text messages and photos in a split second. I am grateful that while we are separated by distance, we are connected via Apple everything.

Day 21—Today I am thankful that while natural disasters might take away our material possessions, nothing can take away our faith and trust in God, who is our provider.

Day 22—Today I am thankful for simple things—like the river behind my house, my fireplace, my rocking chai, my coffee maker, my small 1 butt kitchen, it's the simple joys in life that can make me smile.

Day 23—Today I am thankful for my nice camera equipment. I guess you could say I am much better behind the camera than in front of it, for I am an introvert. And I'm ok with that.

Day 24--Today I am thankful for one of my best friends. She is the one responsible for getting me addicted to facebook, so it is all her fault. You can blame her for my many updates and silliness. In fact if I were you--I'd blame her for a lot of things. Of all my friends, she's the one I'd most likely get in trouble with, my mom probably doesn't want me to hang out with her, she's a bad influence!

Day 25--Today I am thankful for my blog. I started out writing on a whim but then it turned into something akin to therapy.

Day 26—Today I am thankful that all my children and grandchildren will be coming home for Christmas. I can hardly wait for the fun to begin!

Day 27—Today I am thankful that I will never ever run out of things to be thankful for. My heart and my life are full.

Day 28—Thanksgiving morning—today I am thankful for God's grace, it is enough for me.