THANKFUL

Recently I have been thinking about all that I am thankful for, you know because that is what you do around this time of the year. I have so much to be thankful for in life.

I experience hardships like many other people. I do not want to compare notes because so many would have me beat hands down. I am so thankful that my family has not gone hungry. I am thankful that I packed on an additional eight pounds since Nathan was born {chuckle}. Maybe I was a little sarcastic on that one but it just goes to show that I am not hungry and neither is my family. Through the generosity of family, friends, food cards, and our own limited finances we have managed to keep food in our cupboard and even some treats on the table.

I am thankful to have met some really fantastic bloggie friends all of whom have taught me so much. Take these cookies for example. I think with each batch of cookies I get a smidgen better but there is still much room for improvement.

I am thankful for holidays and having loving family to share them with. I am just beginning to realize how fortunate our family is to have two vehicles. This really is a luxury that not every family has. Some may think it is a little strange that I am thankful that there is a potential buyer for one of our vehicles but I am. I will be even more thankful to have only one reliable vehicle with a fantastic view because it will reduce our expenses greatly, and well because it really has quite a fantastic view.

I am thankful {in advance} for my very supportive family who will undoubtedly be there for me when I need a ride. *hint, hint*

Most importantly, I am thankful for my two guys. For my husband – even though he gets sucked into Nick Jr. shows, he is always very supportive of me and most of the time understands me despite my emotional rollercoaster way of dealing with life’s problems. For Nathan – God’s greatest gift to me, a smile that can brighten even the darkest days, an inquisitive mind, a fighter, and a lover of life. He makes my world go round.

A heart of thanksgiving is what I have. For spending time with family on a warm and sunny November Holiday with a no longer feverish sock wearing son. For having an aunt who reminds me so much of my mom that cooks and bakes quite like Martha Stewart. When I compared her to Martha Stewart over the Thanksgiving meal she prepared from scratch down to the cranberry relish, she responded “No Christina {that’s me!} Martha Stewart would have built the table too.”

What are you all THANKFUL for this year?