Thanksgiving

Tomorrow is the day we sit down with our families, eat a lot and reflect on what we are truly thankful for.  I wasn't sure if I was going to do a "thankful" post, not because I don't have anything to be thankful for, but I have been feeling a little cynical, detached and lazy lately.  I spend most of my time just wanting to "veg out."  I have to force myself to get off my duff and be productive and, sadly, pick up my Bible and spend time with God.  Even when I do, my focus is on getting my bible study questions done, not really spending time with God.  It's got to end, today.  Yes, I am 7 months pregnant, sore and tired, but that is a pretty sad excuse for spiritual and physical laziness.  So I thought I would start my attitude adjustment off by focusing on the blessings in my life and being thankful, instead of indifferent to and expectant of them.
I am thankful that no matter how little time and focus I give God, He is so faithful and forgiving and will always be there when I seek Him.

I am thankful that my husband is so patient, understanding and loving to me.

I am thankful for Josh who told me to hold his hand the other day so I wouldn't hurt my sore ankle. 

I am thankful for Hannah who told her class today that she is thankful for her baby sister.

I am thankful for our house that is always warm.

I am thankful for a kitchen full of groceries.

I am thankful that Shad has a job and is not laid off, even though it's slow right now.

I am thankful that the physical therapy is helping so much and my ankle is returning to normal.

I am thankful for this very active little girl growing inside of me.

I am thankful that I get the opportunity to experience childbirth again in just a few months.

I am thankful that my kids go to a school where they sing Happy Birthday to Jesus at their Christmas Program.

I am thankful that God has blessed us with the finances to send them to that school.

I am thankful that I get to be a stay-at-home mom and wife.

I am thankful that Shad sends me emails from work just to say hi or thanks for the leftovers.

I am thankful for my amazing girlfriends who I love spending time with.

I am thankful for Mom2Mom and the weekly dose of sanity all those girls give me.

I am thankful that my dog was not sick, she just had fleas.

I am thankful that the flea meds and spray worked and Laney is already flea-free.

I am thankful that when I went to get a snow suit in the garage for Hannah to wear in the snow, that was going to be way too small, I found the ski bibs that a friend had given us and I had forgotten about, so both kids had ski bibs that fit.

I am thankful that Josh is learning to read and Hannah is writing her name.

I am thankful for my mother-in-law who is so willing to help with the kids and make awesome baby blankets.

I am thankful that my mom and dad are also so willing to help with the kids.

Last, I am thankful for thankfulness because it can be so much easier to focus on the negatives and forget to be thankful at all.  I pray you all have an amazing Thanksgiving!