Several of my blogging friends have started up Thanksgiving Thursdays where we take a minute to reflect on what we are thankful for that week. I know I've been terrible about posting to my blog lately. Time has escaped me and well, I just haven't kept up. But... here's my list:
1. The obvious: FAMILY. I love mine. I think they are the greatest in the world. My family includes my amazing husband, my wonderfully energetic little boys (one of who is fidgeting in my lap as I try to type!), my mom and dad, my brother who is MUCH too far away, fantastic grandparents and some pretty amazing aunts, uncles and cousins. And how lucky am I? I have great in-laws who are too far away as well! (Have I left anyone out? Probably. But, I'm thankful for you too, if you are one of them! :))
2. My home. Such a cozy place to come home to every day. It may be the family inside the home that makes it so cozy but I'm thankful for shelter from the weather and a comfortable place to rest at night.
3. Hugs. It's what has helped me make it to 5:00 every day this week! :)
4. Tylenol! It helped us all sleep last night!
5. Our country. We are a very blessed nation. I'm thankful for the freedoms we have and that our voices can be heard.
6. Prayer. I'm thankful that I can pray about anything and everything on my mind. I know that I have a supporter in all things and someone that will NEVER turn their back on me and will ALWAYS listen!
7. Bedtime stories and snuggles. It's the most precious part of my day. Knowing that we all get to have that special time together to sit and talk about the day, read a story, review Bible questions, pray and say goodnight are times I treasure.
8. Family and jobs that make it possible to be a "working mommy". I've said many times that without this amazing combo I wouldn't be able to do what I do and feel good about it. God has blessed me with the means to both take care of my family financially and be a good mommy to them and wife to Brandon as well.
9. Wonderful friends that serve and such amazing support and encouragement to me! I love you all!
10. The weekend! I always love the weekends where our family is all together! We cherish every moment!
Now it's your turn! What are you thankful for today?
2 comments:
I love your list - that was fun, wasn't it?!
Very Good Arika!! TGIF for you tomorrow! That was always one of my favorite phrases even though I loved working... it is always good to have a break and be with family.
I've thought about you a lot this week and I'm glad things seem to be going well. It IS hard to keep up blogging when you have so many responsibilities. You do a good job on your posts for someone so busy!
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