Thanksgiving

I don't often post without pictures, but I just want to express my thankfulness this year. Not that I haven't been thankful in years before, but I just want to tell you how thankful and happy I am. Something I am working on in my life is to see the cup half-full compared to half-empty. I don't enjoy thinking that way, so I am trying to change my attitude!

*I am so thankful for my salvation and relationship with Christ. I am so easily sidetracked and overwhelmed with the busyness of life that I often take advantage of the gift I have been given- thanks to a wonderful Christian home and family that helped lead me to Christ.

*I am so thankful for my husband of four years. Not only is he gorgeous, his insides are beautiful and he is truly an amazing husband. I love how we know each other so well and have a bond no one else can fill. I love that he is Godly and desires to lead me and our family in the same way. He's such a great father to Adam and such a great husband to me.

*I am so thankful for my beautiful son. I have only been a mother a few months, but it is such a remarkable experience to have, and for that I am so thankful. I am so thankful to the Lord that my pregnancy and delivery went so well. I think over and over again how blessed I was to have the perfect delivery that I prayed for and planned for. Thank you Lord! I love our son so much and can't wait to see him grow and hope to help him be thankful also.

*I am so thankful for a beautiful home that will be more beautiful someday... :)

*I am so thankful that we can pay our bills and know we will be taken care of. We both have great jobs that treat us very well. As much as I yearn and pray for something else to be able to stay home, I am thankful I have a job when a lot of people don't have jobs right now, and it is a job that works with me and our schedule.

*I am so thankful for my parents and Amos' parents that have stayed married. It's such a good thing that often isn't the case anymore.

*I am so thankful for my siblings and their spouses. I have to say, my two sisters (and Mom of course) are my best friends. After being with my sisters this weekend I was reminded of how much I love them and how much I enjoy being with them. As they would probably agree, I act a little different around them, meaning I laugh and act a little weirder than normal. It's fun to do that every once and a while. Anyway, I am so thankful I have them as my best confidants and loyal supporters. I love you girls!

* I am thankful that I have a future that is promised, secure, and exciting. I look forward to what will happen, and so look forward to my eternity with Jesus. I love that I have future that is promised. So exciting!