My MIL tasks us each year on Thanksgiving to bring a list, notes, reasons why we are thankful to share at dinner. This year our task is in the form of a Top Ten list. Thinking about this, of course, you can say what everyone says...my family, my home, my health...etc. etc. Or you can get specific. So, this is me getting specific.
10. JOBS.
I am thankful for my husband's job but specifically his ability to take his talents and pursue them in many ways. He is capable of so many things and has many roads those abilities could take him down. And this leads me to the next...
9. God-given abilities and talents.
He has chosen to bless us in many ways, but I am most thankful that He has given us ABILITIES. We are capable people in this family. We have lots of options open to us and while that can be overwhelming narrowing it down from time to time; we have options and are quite capable of making use of our talents in some way.
8. Creativity.
To me creative thought is the pulse of life. Forgive the cheese, but I couldn't think of another way to put it. If I wasn't able to think creatively, or to manifest it in some form, well,
you just wouldn't want to know...
7. Health.
Easy to take for granted. But when something shocks you out of complacency, it's huge on the gratitude scale!
6. Friends.
There are a few friends in my life that just "get it", and get me. If you are reading this blog, most likely you are one of them. (this counts if you are family too) I am thankful for those supportive few and love that you are in my life.
5. Lj's 2nd grade teacher.
For real. I am so thankful for this woman this year. She is exactly the right person for the job and sees all the potential wrapped up in this 50lb body. I want to hire her to homeschool him for the next 10 years! :) Plus, it's fun to think she's Irina Derevko....
4. Home.
It's not my dream for sure...but it's someone's. And for that I am thankful to have a home and shelter. ( I am also VERY thankful it didn't burn to the ground last month...phew!)
3. Peaceful Moments.
You know those times when you just can't find anything wrong and it's quiet.... you are just content. I am thankful for those moments.
2. Love.
For the ability to love deeply and know love back. I can't imagine not experiencing love; I am very thankful for that.
and the Numero Uno, number one, best reason of all to be thankful! (I bet you know...)
1. These Guys.....
And I am thankful to know and "get" you, too. The last picture was sooo sweet.
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