I am thankful

Today's clouds and cold got me in a crabby mood, even after a wonderful Thanksgiving break and an extended visit from my sweet sister. What's to feel crabby about? Who knows - the weather plus pregnancy hormones left me feeling weepy after I dropped my sister off at the airport {yes, she had a personal flight back to IC}. So in my desperation and through my tears {thankful Jake was out of the house}, I started praying and telling the Lord everything I was thankful for. I had a fantastic list going, and I want to try and remember some of the good ones because someday I'm going to look back on this and want to remember exactly what I was thankful for this year.

I am thankful for....


A Savior who abounds in grace, mercy, forgiveness and love, one who provides blessings every day, one with a sense of humor, one that brings peace to my heart when I need it the most, one who is powerful enough to move mountains and gentle enough to hold me in the palm of His hand;Jake, who kisses my tears away, who makes me smile when I think I can't, who knows EXACTLY the right words to say, who prays for our family, who sings off-key and makes up his own words, who makes me feel beautiful - always, who works harder than anyone I know to provide for our family and puts on a smile when he'd rather be doing something else, and who loves me inspite of my faults; this small wonder growing inside of me who kicks and moves and whom I am so deeply in love with before even meeting him; my parents who have set such a Godly example for us in generosity, integrity, in faith, in love, happiness and provision; my sister who is so genuinely kind, happy and beautiful in every way;Jake's parents who we continue to grow closer to each year and their roles in our lives; each one of our grandparents who continue to be a part of our lives; our cousins, aunts and uncles; our friends and family who are so excited for Baby Soll; a beautiful place to call our home; Jamis and Max who bring such simple happiness and laughter; our cars that don't always work right but get us from point A to point B; our wonderful, supportive friends who pray for us and with us, who encourage us, who makes us laugh and warm our hearts and would do anything for us; each of jobs - they are challenging in their own ways but I am so thankful we have an income; our church - Valley feels like "home" to me; and our health and health of our loved ones.