This year has been full of blessings big and small. I have to pause sometimes because I get wrapped up in the day to day drama that is life and forget what real troubles are. I am thankful for a Gracious God that continues to give me life with my family, my husband, and my beautiful children. I am thankful Stephen and I have been chosen to raise children to be lights in this dark world. I am thankful for our jobs, in this time of recession I do not have to worry if it will be there tomorrow. I am thankful, while there is always something that comes up to spend it all, we have the money to take care of our daily needs. I am thankful for my extended family, that they are always near, and will respond in a heart beat if needed. I am thankful for a healthy family, that my children get to experience generations of family that most only see in pictures. The older that I get, the more things fall into perspective. The holidays are not about shopping and gifts, they are about reflection and thanksgiving. They are here to remind us the true meanings in life, the blessings we have and to never forget the ones we did. It is a wonderful time to be thankful.
