Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! I love everything about it...the comfort food, being with family, playing games, and all, without the pressures and commercialism that Christmas brings!
I love that we stop and take time to reflect on who and what we are thankful for. I love that we share openly how abundantly blessed we truly are!

This year, our holiday is going to look a little different. Instead of spending it at Grandma's around her table, we are going to eat, drink (iced tea) and be merry at a restaurant. A member of our family is in the hospital, and we can't bear to celebrate as usual until they can come home and celebrate with us!
When I stopped and realized that it isn't all about the tradition of the holiday that makes it Thanksgiving, it is the being with those you love that matters the most!
This year as always, I intend to stop and individually tell my loving husband, Duane, "thank you for loving me!" I will gather my three children into my arms and let them know how thankful I am for each of them, and the many blessings they bring into my life. I will spend time loving on my family, and thanking them for their love and support!

I always attempt to compile a list of all the many things that I am thankful for, but this year, I would like to sum it all up with one word......LIFE!

LIFE= breath, health, relationships, joys, sorrows, lessons learned, love to give, blessings received, hope to pass on, freedom to enjoy, Salvation!

I have been redeemed, forgiven and extended the gift of Grace from God! My Father, who delights in me and finds joy in blessing my life...and for that I give Him praise this Thanksgiving!!

God....How Great You Are! You have blessed me beyond anything I could ever ask or imagine!