50 Things for which I am Thankful

  1. I am thankful that Jesus Christ is my personal Lord and Savior.
  2. I am thankful that I have a God who loves me.
  3. I am thankful that I have an amazing husband who loves me more than words can express.
  4. I am thankful for my little Aiden.  I have learned more about unconditional love in these last 2 years than ever in my life.
  5. I am thankful for my mama – it’s only now that I am mama that I understand her better.
  6.  I am thankful for my dad.  I am thankful doctors know how to fight cancer.
  7. I am thankful for my little sister {who hasn’t been smaller than I since 5th grade}.
  8. I am thankful that my brother was born on my 8th birthday.  I think we are more alike than we realize.
  9. I am thankful for my husband’s parents.  I am their daughter.  No “in-law” needed.
  10. I am thankful for my sister in-law and almost sister in-law.
  11. I am thankful for my brother in-laws.
  12. I am thankful for my nieces and nephew.  They are too precious for words.
  13. I am thankful that I am married to my best friend.
  14. I am thankful for music.
  15. I am thankful for the ability to praise God through song – it’s when I feel most connected to Him.
  16. I am thankful I can trust that God has a plan for my life.
  17. I am thankful for my best friend, Karen.  I can talk to her about anything.
  18. I am thankful for church families.  I miss my church family in Missouri, but am enjoying getting to know a new church family here.
  19. I am thankful for the gorgeous Florida sunshine.
  20. I am thankful I do not have to see snow this year.
  21. I am thankful I live in a country where I can choose what I believe in.
  22. I am thankful for missionaries – people who spread God’s word.
  23. I am thankful for chocolate.  {enough said.}
  24. I am thankful for Italian sweet cream for my coffee.  I wasn’t much for coffee until I met you.
  25. I am thankful for Kenyan sunsets.
  26. I am thankful for teachers.
  27. I am thankful for students.
  28. I am thankful I get to stay home with my son.
  29. I am thankful Patrick is pursuing his passion for avian research.
  30. I am thankful for wonderful, loving friends.
  31. I am thankful for hugs and kisses.
  32.  I am thankful for children’s laughter.
  33. I am thankful for natural curiosity.
  34. I am thankful for walks with my family.
  35. I am thankful for people who care about the environment.
  36. I am thankful for all of my extended family.
  37. I am thankful for my childhood.
  38. I am thankful for trips to the zoo.
  39. I am thankful for snuggling with my family on the couch.
  40. I am thankful for fingerprints on the windows.
  41. I am thankful for the smell of chocolate chip cookies.
  42. I am thankful for hiking in the rain.
  43. I am thankful for good books.
  44. I am thankful that my son loves reading.
  45. I am thankful for wildflowers.
  46. I am thankful for bedtime song requests.
  47. I am thankful for trips to the cloud forest.
  48. I am thankful for playtime.
  49. I am thankful I am needed.
  50. I thank the Lord for all He has given me.
  51. I am thankful for Cheri’s challenge  {from I Am Momma – Hear Me Roar} to list 50 things.
For what are you thankful?


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