Thirteen things that I am thankful for. I am reflecting and preparing my heart for Thanksgiving. Or maybe just trying not to kill someone. Same difference.1. I am very thankful that I am married to a man who shares my life views. Many people are unequally yoked in so many areas, and we are not.
2. I am so thankful that we have 7 children. We have the most amazing family, and I am always glad to have every one of my kids. (even when I want to strangle one, or six)
3. I am thankful that we have a big enough house for our family. Big enough to live and entertain. It is a real blessing. Even when it is cluttered and messy and loud and on the brink of needing to be condemned.
4. I am thankful for a working furnace. We have had a few weeks where we did not have a working furnace in the cold weather. It was NOT fun. We have heat, and I am very thankful.
5. We have ONE working car. At least Donnie can go to work, because if he makes money, we can survive, but the rest of us can take or leave our jobs. (we should have 2 working cars by morning, Lord willing, as Donnie and the teens are out in the garage working hard to get the car fixed.)
6. I am thankful that my mom is living and there for me. We talk just about every day, even if it is just through IM. I can't imagine not having my mom in my life.
7. I am thankful that my life is rich in friends right now. I have been without close friends before, and it was a nice time to get close to God. (and drive Donnie insane) But having several really close and wonderful friends is such a blessing! I love you girls!
8. I am thankful that I live in the years of computers, because life was not as fun without blogging. Love you bloggy friends!
9. I am thankful for our dog. He is a giant pain in the butt. However, he saved us from being robbed, and he brings the baby so much joy, even though he could swallow the baby whole.
10. I am so thankful for my husband's job. He brings home a decent income, and great benefits!
11. I am very, very thankful that my husband is willing to work at his job. He hates computers, but he is good at it, so he goes to work at a job he dislikes so that we can live a good life with health care, dental and vision and even life insurance. Oh, and food. We have food.
12. I am thankful for good health care. I really like my doctor and my chiropractor.
13. I am the most thankful that I am saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. He is my provider, my savior, my strength, my rock, my Shepard, my healer, and so much more. My All in All.
16 people think my kids are qtpies:
You're making me realize how many things we take for granted. I remember freaking out when the AC broke at my elderly mom's house this summer---I was SO worried about her. And just think: people used to have to get by without AC or heat.
You ARE lucky (seven cute children!)
You have much to be thankful for & what a lovely family.
What a great list. We have so much in this land of plenty to be thankful for. I love the Thanksgiving holiday!
What I see is a great example as a mom to your children. Which I bet they are very grateful for. I hope your car gets fixed!
Amazing!
I can feel how thankful you are in reading your words.
Beautiful my dear, beautiful.
Terrific Thursday Thirteen!
My TT is posted.
Have a wonderful day!
Happy TT'ing!
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You have so many wonderful things to be thankful for. Beautiful list.
Happy tt!
Such a beautiful list! Thanks for sharing:)
Mine is up here;
Yen's TT
Happy TT!
A wonderful list! You certainly have a lot to be thankful for! :) Happy TT!!!
Ok, I seriously didn't look over here until mine was posted. I didn't do detail, because I can't be online lone today...but thank you for sharing those things. I love you Lisa...and I am so thankful for you and our friendship~
I love people with the gratitude attitude!
Better late than never, my 56th edition is up. 13 Types of People Who Get On My Nerves Stop by if you get a chance.
Great idea for a TT. I may have to steal it for next week. (As if everyone else won't be doing the same thing next week. I'm just so original and creative it's scary.)
I think my husband's job must be very much like your husband's. At least he feels the same way about it. I am very thankful, though, that he is willing to work for our family.
How Appropriate....Best TT I've read this week!! Surprised there wasn't more like this.
Nice list. I am so with you on #8
Where I live, in Ireland we do not celebrate Thanksgiving. It is such a nice tradition, which until recently I hadn't really understood - despite the whacking great clue,ie Thanksgiving!
I love your post, it is truly nice to see someone who is thankful for all that they have. You're a great Mom & wife; to be able to see what you have and be grateful takes someone special.
Thank you for sharing!
I plan on doing my list next week...this one is awesome.
You are truly blessed!!
great list! i need these kinds of reminders!
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