I decided not to do daily Thanksgiving posts on Facebook for so many reasons...but, mainly the fact that I so thankful for so many things/people. This year has taught me so much about myself and the good of so many people. Instead of a daily post...I think I will plan on a few TOP TEN lists for the various parts of my life. First comes FAMILY.
TOP TEN:
1) My God for being such a wonderful and loving Father even though I don't deserve Your Love.
2) My Husband....you make my day brighter each and every day. And, I could not ever dream of a better person to spend my life with each day. Thank you!! (even if you do hog the bed!)
3) Mackenzie Renee...you are the best daughter. You make me smile and remember how blessed I am as a mother. You are so intelligent, sweet, kind, and compassionate. And, your sass is just my style.
And, you are so beautiful. What an angelic little face!!
4) Carson Scott...you are an amazing little boy that I get to call SON. You are the happiest of little men. I love the fact that you can make anyone smile with just a little grin or joke. You are my loving little boy who will fight his daddy for "My Lady". I love the fight in you, my tiny might!
Ornery and Cute all wrapped into one sweet little boy!
5) William Howard...you will always be my strong-willed warrior. I am truly blessed to have such a fighter as my son. I know our time on Earth was much too short, but I have your spirit in my heart everyday. And, I have the reassurance that we will meet again. Thank you for fighting so hard in a fight that you were not meant to win. But, you gave it your all and showed your family how to fight hard at all times.
I found this video about 2 weeks ago....just makes me smile. This was on the day before he went to Heaven. Just a short mommy moment...but one that will live forever in our hearts!!
6) My Parents...you amaze me each and everyday. Almost 40 years of marriage, 2 adult children (who I would like to think turned out okay), 6 grandchildren (all of which are perfect in their own ways). I love you both so much. Thank you for teaching me all about life and showing me how to love unconditionally as you both do.
7) My brother...Josh, you are an awesome big brother. We fought like crazy as kids but would fight to the ends of the earth for each other. I love you so much. This year has shown me how much I love and admire you. And, that no matter what, we have each other just to hold each other up when we need it. Thank you.
8) My In-Laws...thanks for raising such an amazing son. And, more importantly, thanks for letting me take him off your hands. You should be so proud of your children and the adults they have all become. Thank you for supporting our family through thick and thin.
9) My Church Family...Grace Community Fellowship is a family like I have never experienced before. The love of so many church members has been so abundant this year. From dinners delivered when I couldn't cook, cards, phone calls, hugs, prayers, cookies on the doorstep or delivered by hand, yard/pet care, and so on and on. Thank you all GCF!!!
10)My friends...because old and new, you all are Family to us. Family is not defined by birth. I have learned so much about the need for true friendships in the last year. More than ever before, I have learned to rely on friends. Thank you all for being so amazing....calling me when I couldn't call, sending me cards, letters, rekindling an old friendship (even ones that weren't strong before, but now are undeniable), and so on and on.
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