Things I'm Thankful For

- Jesus, my salvation, rock, comforter and friend

- Shaun, the wonderful man the Lord brought into my life, who loves me for who I am and who proved to me that not all men are the same

- My Dad, for his wisdom and earnestness in teaching me what I needed to know about life and being an example of Godliness

- Carol Mom, who loved me enough to give me life in spite of her health issues

- Kristi Mom, for the countless energy spent raising me and teaching me the things I need to know in life

- My siblings, all eight of them who each give something special to our family. I love them all so much!

- Siblings spouses, who love and adore my siblings and are special additions to our family as well

- Nephews, eight energetic bundles of blessing

- Nieces, three adorable princesses

- Friends who have been and are getting married to Godly men and women

- My single friends who are staying faithful and trusting God and constantly an encouragement to me

- All my friends, simply because each of you are precious and a joy to me

- My job, God has blessed again and again through my bosses

- My Paralegal Certification! YAY!!!! I'm official

- My Car, I still smile every time I drive it and it's finally PAID FOR!!!

- God keeping me safe over the last year of living in a not so great neighborhood

- Learning life lessons from little girls in my Sunday School class and coming to realize that sometimes children have more insight and wisdom than adults

- For the privilege of helping to shape lives this year and leading a few teens to Christ

- Finally getting to take Shaun home to meet my family!

- Health

and I could keep going for a long time...but those are just some of my top most things I'm thankful for. Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving this year and thanking God for each of your lives!