Tonight, at the end of a long day of cooking, eating and fun times with friends, this is what I’m thankful for (in no particular order, except for the first few) …
Jesus
A husband who loves me, supports me and challenges me
A daughter who brings pure joy to our home
My daughter’s birthmom who chose to give her life and who loved her enough to make an excruciating choice in the hopes that she would have all that she needed and more
Good friends with whom I can celebrate Thanksgiving
Squeals of delight from three 2-year olds (who are seeming more like they’re 7 or 8 these days!)
Turkey bags
My washer and dryer (2 years of doing laundry at a laundry mat or at my in-laws’ when we were first married and 13 years later, I am STILL so thankful to have a washer and dryer in my house)
Parents and inlaws who love us and dote on our kid
All of the Lees and Debenports
Lifelong friends who are more like family than friends
My church home and a new faith tradition (new to me anyway) that I have learned to love and appreciate
The faith heritage in which I was raised and will always love and cherish
Our pets that also bring much joy to our home
The “thankful” list made by my 2-year old (that will be shared soon)
Clean water
Happy Thanksgiving dear friends!
Rebecca
