But we sort of hurriedly pass by a very special holiday in between. What about taking time to remember the things we already have instead. And not just tomorrow but every day. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day and I want to share with you my "Thanksgiving List".
1. First and foremost, my Savior. Even though there is nothing I have done or can ever do to deserve it, He loves me and saved me. Even better, the times I have pushed Him away and didn't want Him around, He was there anyway. Never once has he ever left my side. Who else can you say loves you like that?? I am thankful for the breath He gives me each day and the things He has blessed me with in this life. He never fails providing.
2. My husband, Chris. He is my best friend and love. He is my anchor. There isn't anything I want to do without him. So amazing to know that God created us just for each other and I get to spend the rest of my life building an even stronger relationship with him.
3. Friendship. My best friend, Tiffany. We've been through many phases of this life together. We've faced many trials that should have torn us apart. We've seen other friendships come and go.But through everything, our friendship has only strengthened. My life definitely would not be the same without my "soul sister" and I am proud to say our friendship has been going strong since I was 15. Also my friend, Michelle. Even if I never again work in a salon doing hair, I know that there was a reason I went to cosmetology school. God led me to her. We came together at a time when both of our lives were drastically changing and were able to be that support to each other through it. 3 years later, and while our lives may be in different phases right now, she is still always there with a listening ear or with a crazy story for me. She continues to be a blessing in my life daily.
4. My family. My parents gave me a life that I wouldn't have otherwise had. They saved me. They took in a 9 year old girl and have always loved me and treated me as their own. They are the biggest blessing that God has put in my life. Our relationships have had their ups and downs (like most parents and children do) but my parents never stop praying for me and I am thankful that they instilled God into my life. They are my heroes. And my siblings for always being there. When I was younger and even now as an adult, they have been a great example and role model. It's hard to think of how different my life could have turned out or where I would be now if not for my family. I am so thankful for being adopted. I will never be able to adequately thank them and can only hope to be a daughter and sister they can always be proud of.
5. My church. I posted more about that here.
6. My biological mother, Tina and my sisters. Although it took me until my adult life to truly forgive her (not for giving me up-I asked for that, but for making the choices that she did that led to that) but I know that the life I was given would not have been if she had not given me up as I asked. Whether selfishly made or not, that decision changed my life for the better. Although she is not and will not ever be my mother, she is someone I can call a friend. I respect the life she has made for herself and the things she overcame to get there. My sisters deserved it. My sisters have both had to overcome a lot of medical issues in their lives and both live with a daily struggle. I would do anything to be able to take it away from them but am proud of them and the things they accomplish in their lives.
7. My furbaby, Oliver. Ollie is the cutest, sweetest, best dog in the world. and I absolutely fell in love with him the moment I saw him. He has been stealing all his daddy's love from me ever since. =P
Of course, this is only a fraction of everything I have to be thankful for but the things I am most blessed by.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow and spends lots of quality time with their families. Let's all take the time to be truly thankful for the country we live in (regardless of whether you like or dislike the political leaders, this is still the country God has blessed us with and wants us to pray for) and all the blessings God has provided.
What's on your Thanksgiving List?
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