Blessings

My life is filled with so many blessings. I try my best to thank God everyday for these blessings. However sometimes I don't take the time to think of all that I have to be thankful for. I sometimes forget the little things. I am thankful for so many things and I think it is good to "count your blessings" (as the song says). I am not going to list everything I could be thankful for but I will list a few. (This post is probably going to be a long one so I understand if you don't stick with it to the end LOL!)

I am thankful for...

* My family. My parents raised me in a loving Christian home. We weren't rich but we always had what we needed. I have a wonderful sister, Amy. We are close and talk almost everyday. Most days she is my sanity. I get to talk to an adult while Josh is at work. She is always there for me and I hope she knows I appreciate her and her family. I don't get to talk to my brothers, Adam & Kyle everyday but we always enjoy getting to see both of them & Jan (sister-in-law) & Clay (nephew). I also enjoy getting to see Ginger and miss her being with us all the time, especially around the holidays. However, I am thankful that I had the chance to meet her and get to know her before her accident. She is a beautiful person and I love her bunches.

* My in-laws. (yes, they are my family too) I hear stories about some people's in-laws and I sit back and smile. I don't have those problems. They have welcomed me in as one of their own. No one speaks to me as if I don't belong they just act like I have always been there.

* My friends. I could tell you a million things about my best friend, Brandi. I won't for both of our sakes but I have always cherished my friendship with her. We were basically attached at the hip through our high school years. Then we were room mates at college. She got married and moved away but we are still close. I don't get to talk to her as often as I would like (and when we do we are usually interrupted a million times by Hannah & Micah) but I know she is there. Jessica, Stacey, & Michelle were my college room mates (after Brandi) and I love each of them. We also don't get to talk much but I am thankful for the memories and the times we do get to talk. The Sensational Six (Kim, Rachel, Emily, Pam, Jennifer, & Amber) are the greatest friends. These are the people that I do get to spend my time with. We are always having girl's nights and I love these girls so much. They are the best. I haven't named everyone I should but I am still thankful for each of you!

* Josh. I don't even know where to begin to tell you why I am thankful for Josh. I will just say that he is the true definition of what a Christian husband should be. He puts God first. He always puts Hannah & I before himself. He works so hard so I can stay home. Then he comes home from work and plays with Hannah. He is my rock, my shoulder to cry on, everything. I couldn't live this life without him and hope I never have to.

* Hannah. I just smiled as I typed her name. She brings me so much joy. At times she makes me want to pull my hair out - like all 2 year old kids but I love her so much. I am thankful she has so much energy or life would be boring. I am thankful she is healthy and has had no major problems. I love it when she tells me she loves me & gives me a kiss. She is the sweetest little girl. I am so thankful she is here in my life.

* Health - speaks for itself.

* The love of God. Without God's love and mercy, where would we be? We would all be living a hopeless life, but because of Him we can lead the most rewarding life there is. We can be Christians, follow His will and live with Him one day.

* Heaven. I am thankful that I already have a child there and will hopefully take the rest of my family and many others with me.

* Trials of life. This one may sound a little weird. I do not welcome bad things to happen but when they do it does make me stronger.

* My home. I love our house. It is small, things are crammed places that sometimes drives me crazy but it is ours. It keeps us sheltered from the rain, cold, & heat. We are blessed to have such wonderful things.

* My country. Yes, Barack Obama is president and that depresses most of us who have sense. However our country is still the best and will hopefully stay that way.

I could go on & on but I will stop there and make the rest of my list for myself. I encourage you to sit and count your blessings. It will make your day better and you will realize how much God has blessed you. I found this poem that I liked. Praising God for His blessings should be an everyday thing not just once a year.

Thanksgiving Every Day


The table is brimming with good things to eat;
We're surrounded by family and friends; what a treat.
The feelings that fill us today can’t be beat;
It’s Thanksgiving Day, and it all feels complete.


But other days, sometimes things don’t seem so fine;
Those days are not polished and don’t seem to shine.
It's then in our minds, we forget all the good,
And think of the things we would get, if we could.


On days when our thinking causes us dread,
If we could remember, it’s all in our head,
And not let our minds take our gratitude away,
Then we'd make every day like Thanksgiving Day.


By Karl Fuchs