Thankful.

It is Thanksgiving and I must say how very thankful I am. As I
have been thinking ahead to this day, I have been compiling, [though
not a difficult task] a list of the things I am so very thankful for.

• My faith. As it continues to grow stronger, day by day, I find myself in awe of how amazing the Lord is - and how thankful I am to know Him.
• My husband. What can I say about Justin - he is so many things wrapped into this amazing package. He is strong when I am weak, he is laid back when I am uptight, he is the optimist when I am not… he is funny, sweet, caring, loving, and thoughtful. I am so thankful that the Lord has brought this man into my life.
• My sweet Danny boy. After dreaming of becoming a mother for as long as I can remember, December 5, 2004 would be a day I will forever hold in my memory. Since then, he has brought us laughter, happiness and the occasional frown line. I am thankful beyond words for the precious gift that our son is.
• My family. My family, which includes my own immediate family and Justin’s, have been nothing but loving and supportive. We are so blessed, beyond words to have a combined group of thirteen people who we love and care about so deeply.
• My friends. Each and every one of them in their own very unique way, encourage and uplift me to be a better person. I enjoy each of them so, and find myself constantly in awe of how truly lucky I am to have them in my life.
• Answered prayer. I can say nothing more than that the Lord answers prayer. He always, always does. I find myself bringing things to Him sometimes with a doubtful heart, yet no matter what, He is faithful and answers us.

Philippians 4:6,7 says…
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests by made known to God. And the
peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, shall guard
your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.