Thankfulness

I have so many reasons to be thankful this Thanksgiving.  Lets start with my salvation in Christ Jesus.  I won't delve in, just need to list that first.  Without Jesus, none of this would be possible, and who would I truly be thankful to??

God has blessed me with so much, and family has to be first.  My family has expanded exponentially this year, and all of the drama and heartache has been worth it.  All of it.  There is no greater joy in this world than the giggle of that child, my child, happy in his family.

I am especially thankful for my friends who are my extended family.  So many of you have stepped up to love me, tell me the truth, hug me, hold me and let me cry.  For some its just a text or note on Facebook or voicemail that came at just the right time.  For some it has been physical and/or financial sacrifice.  For many it has been hours upon hours of fervent prayer.  I have gotten more love, forgiveness, and undeserving grace this year from all of you than I could ever deserve.  Thank you.

I need to separately list my sister Megan.  Megan has come to stand beside me, in every way possible this year.  Loving me, praying for me, sacrificing financially, and giving me big sister advice (she is older than me spiritually, and that wisdom can count more than time).  Megan and I used to be far apart, and now that we are reunited in our hearts, we grow closer all the time.  Meggie, you truly are a blessing.  I love you Boo!

Of course there is Dave.  I have to list Dave separately.  Why? Because we are one, he is my partner.  I have had more love and support from him than I deserve.  More grace than I deserve.  More respect than I have earned.  Dave is strong when I am not, and always brings me back to what is important.  The man has more wisdom than I can shake a fist at, and every single time I watch him with Jeramy I am blown away at just how fantastic a father he truly is.  I love you so much Dave. 

Of course if I started listing people one by one, I would never get any Turkey.  Just know that each and every single one of you is loved, cherished, thought of, and prayed for today and most every day.