Why are you thankful?

I absolutely love the holiday season. I look forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas every year! The sites, the smells, the music, the family visits...I could go on and on. Here we are. It is the the week of Thanksgiving. I cannot believe it is already here! I love that we celebrate Thanksgiving because it reminds me to think of all the good things in my life. It's so easy to focus on all that I'm unhappy with, but remembering the good things really makes life seem so much better than it already is. If I could just remember to think of those things more often! :)

This year, I am thankful for...

* knowing I am loved by my Creator! He made me just the way He wanted and loves me more than I could ever love another.

* the wonderful family I have been blessed with. I am thankful that my parents made me mind when I was a child, and that I have great memories of home because of my parents. I am glad my parents introduced me to Jesus Christ when I was a child, for who would I be without Him? I am blessed.

* the love that I share with my fiance, Aaron. I never imagined I'd love someone as much as I love him. I cannot imagine my life without him. He is an amazing man, and I am beyond blessed to have him in my life. I love you, Sparky!

* having a job that I love. There are days when I feel that I am not making a difference at all, and there are days when I feel like I'm on top of the world. No matter how I feel, I am working to make a change in the lives of these children. I strive to bring forth a love of learning that I hope they will pick up and run with. I know they can succeed...it is my job to help them see that as well.

* my brother and sister-in-law. I love them dearly. They are the best!

* the upcoming birth of my first nephew, baby Dakota! He will be here soon! I love him so much already! His auntie sure can't wait for him to be here!

* the friends who have been there through the good and bad. I don't know where I'd be without you guys!

* the family I will gain when Aaron and I are married. I love you guys already!

* the relatively good health I have had this school year. I have been sick far less this school year than the previous (my first) year. They always say it gets better after the first year, and boy are they right.

* not having to deal with blood pressure issues as much. Granted, I'm still taking medicine each day, but I am not seeing a doctor as often.

* each and every person who serves in our armed forces. God bless each and every one of you.

* good books, good movies, and good football. (getting a little more relaxed here...)

* hot chocolate, Mountain Dew, and good ol' clean water to drink.

* having a home to live in rather than living on the streets.

* the smiles on friendly faces at work.

* my car that gets me back and forth (and heats me up on the cool mornings!).

* the love that I feel each and every day.

There are so many things I am thankful for. It would literally take days to write it all down. I hope you can think of something you are thankful for this year! Please have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. :)

So...what are you thankful for? Please feel free to share!!! I want to hear from you!