Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

I cannot believe that the end of November is already upon us, and before we know it the New Year. Where in the world did this year go? Maybe it did not fly by for you, but for us it moved at lightening speed!

We have so many things to be thankful for, and I just wanted to touch on a few of them since I have not participated in any thankfulness countdowns that have been going on.

Here goes:

1. I am thankful for my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Without his sacrifice I would be nothing. All blessings flow from him and the closer you grow in your relationship with him you will realize this.

2. I am thankful for my husband and the marriage that we share. We respect each other, giggle with each other, love each other, support each other and most of all we are growing together daily. Marriage is an incredible blessing and something to be very thankful for!

3. I am thankful for my family in Florida and Indiana. We love all of you and appreciate your endless support in our lives!

4. I am thankful for my job. I really enjoy doing what I do and working where I work. My boss is appreciative (something I have never experienced in a working environment) and understanding. I have learned so much in the time I been there. I can only imagine how much more I could possibly learn.

5.  I am thankful for our home. It is a wonderful blessing and security for us to have our own home. Not only that, but it is beautiful, warm, safe and cozy-the perfect place to make memories and start raising a family.

6. I am thankful for Louie. He is the sweetest pup and we both just love him. I am especially thankful everyday that I can see the steps he is taking. He has already come so far since we rescued him. People who abuse animals have no hearts in my opinion.

7. I am thankful for our health. Even with a chronic disease I am thankful. Why? Type 1 Diabetes is manageable, and it is easy to put myself in other shoes when I am having a down "diabetes sucks" kind of day...and this disease is always easier than the alternatives. So I wear some medical devices in my pockets...who cares? I am healthy and living my life!

8.  I am thankful for our church family. They are always so welcoming and quick to help if needed. What a blessing!

9.  I am thankful for this season in our lives, and this season of the year-yay snow!

10.  I am SO thankful that my family from Florida is coming up over Christmas. I cannot wait to see them and have them as guests in our home!

And some pictures of things I am especially thankful for (some are listed above):

This list could go on and on, as I am sure yours could too! BUT, I had to find a stopping point. I hope that everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family! Stay safe shopping on Black Friday if you are brave enough to go out! I am headed to an outlet mall tomorrow evening with my MIL and my two SIL- we will be staying at a hotel before coming home...I am so excited! Let the shopping begin!!!

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, 

in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV