I'm counting my blessings tonight. This upcoming Thanksgiving will be the first since my dad passed away back in April. It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating Thanksgiving 2008. It was probably one of my favorite Thanksgivings to date. I remember how everyone from both sides of the family came together to celebrate with us. After eating I sat at the kitchen table where I could see the kitchen and family room and watch everyone mingle together and I remember my dad going from family member to family member and just visiting. I'm so thankful that God provided us that time together and provided me with the opportunity to sit back and just take it all in, as He knew what the future held.
With Thanksgiving just a little over a week, I'm having many different emotions and feelings. I try to put on that happy face for the world, but at times it's difficult as I think about how different this year is going to be. However, I know my dad is going to have the best Thanksgiving Celebration of all of us and an even better Christmas. And, I do find some comfort in knowing I will see my daddy again and will celebrate Thanksgiving with him one day. So, tonight I'm counting my blessings, which are many!
I have a devoted husband who does what it takes to provide for us. I have a loving son who is my little comedian. He is always providing me with a good laugh when I need it the most. I have a loving and supportive family who is always there for me. I have the greatest friends who I can depend on for anything, especially a girls night when I need it the most. I have the best neighbors that are more like family to us. While I'd rather be home with my son every day, I'm thankful that I have a job that provides for us to pay our bills and provides me with more time with Wyatt than many other jobs would. I may complain at times about having to clean my messy house, but at least I have a house and the mess means I have a beautiful family that has spent time playing together. I may complain about being tired and having no free time to myself anymore, but at least I have my life and health and a precious child that keeps me busy. I may complain that I don't have the money for the things I want in this life, but at least I have the money for the things that I need.
God has truly blessed my life and as I go through these days, I will take this time to be thankful for everything. I pray that this Thanksgiving season and beyond you will find the time to be thankful for all you have. This life is just a breathe that passes so quickly. I will choose to be thankful and choose to live to the fullest.
Psalm 107:1 "Give thanks to the Lord for He is Good! For His mercy endures forever"
With Thanksgiving just a little over a week, I'm having many different emotions and feelings. I try to put on that happy face for the world, but at times it's difficult as I think about how different this year is going to be. However, I know my dad is going to have the best Thanksgiving Celebration of all of us and an even better Christmas. And, I do find some comfort in knowing I will see my daddy again and will celebrate Thanksgiving with him one day. So, tonight I'm counting my blessings, which are many!
I have a devoted husband who does what it takes to provide for us. I have a loving son who is my little comedian. He is always providing me with a good laugh when I need it the most. I have a loving and supportive family who is always there for me. I have the greatest friends who I can depend on for anything, especially a girls night when I need it the most. I have the best neighbors that are more like family to us. While I'd rather be home with my son every day, I'm thankful that I have a job that provides for us to pay our bills and provides me with more time with Wyatt than many other jobs would. I may complain at times about having to clean my messy house, but at least I have a house and the mess means I have a beautiful family that has spent time playing together. I may complain about being tired and having no free time to myself anymore, but at least I have my life and health and a precious child that keeps me busy. I may complain that I don't have the money for the things I want in this life, but at least I have the money for the things that I need.
God has truly blessed my life and as I go through these days, I will take this time to be thankful for everything. I pray that this Thanksgiving season and beyond you will find the time to be thankful for all you have. This life is just a breathe that passes so quickly. I will choose to be thankful and choose to live to the fullest.
Psalm 107:1 "Give thanks to the Lord for He is Good! For His mercy endures forever"
Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
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