Thanksgiving

"Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever."

I love this time of year. The weather finally cools off and there is so much hustle and bustle in preparation for the Holidays. This time of year is reflective...people are a little kinder, you find forgiveness a little easier, we are reminded of how blessed we are. In honor of Thanksgiving, here is my Thanksgiving list:

• My Salvation-I was raised in a Christ centered family that was involved in church. When I was in 4th Grade I went forward at our church to be baptized. Years later, I was a freshman in college...I knew there was something missing in my life. I started reading my Bible every chance I got, I joined a Bible Study in my dorm and the Lord started to convict me. One Sunday in the Fall of 2001 I felt God's conviction so strongly that I couldn't ignore it any longer! That afternoon I knelt down beside my bed and asked Jesus to be the Lord of my Life! I am so THANKFUL that we have a Savior who forgives us!

• Our Marriage-We will celebrate our 4 year anniversary tomorrow. When I look back over the past 4 years I am amazed to see what God has done. Two years ago our marriage fell apart. Divorce seemed like the only option; there was so much hurt, anger and resentment. I am so thankful that we both decided to stay; it was ALOT of work, we spent a year in Marriage Counseling and had to rebuild our Marriage. It was by far the toughest time I have ever been through; I am beyond THANKFUL that God restored our Relationship. I have NO DOUBT that it is only by His Hand that we are in a Happy, Healthy Marriage today!

• Our Family-I feel so blessed to have a family that is so close, loving and supportive! I am so THANKFUL that my children are getting to grow up knowing their Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. I am so THANKFUL that we all are able to Worship, Serve and Learn together at East Union. I am THANKFUL for the host of other relatives we have that, although they may not be near, are always there for us. In addition, I am THANKFUL for our church family! It is so wonderful to have people who love you and are praying for you.

• Our Children-I tell Steve often that I am living my dream life! It may not seem like much to some, but all my life all I wanted to be was a wife and mother. I am reminded often how blessed we are to have 3 happy, healthy children. I know that there are countless women out there who long to be a mother and I feel so blessed to have these 3 children in my life. I am especially THANKFUL for Phoenix's health this year. He has recently been cleared by 2 Neurosurgeons. He has started his Physical Therapy and will soon start his Developmental and Speech Therapies. He has started walking and talking and getting into EVERYTHING!!!

• Steve's Job- I am so THANKFUL, especially when so many are out of work and struggling, for Steve's job. He has wonderful bosses:) We both have a peace knowing that his job is secure. I am so THANKFUL that his job provides for our family in a way that I am able to stay at home. These years are flying by and I feel so blessed to be able to stay at home and enjoy this time with our babies!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!