Thankful

This Thanksgiving means more to me than usual for some reason. I think that the older I get, the more I realize how blessed I am on a day to day basis and as a person. In an effort to thank the Lord for the many blessings of my life, I have decided to do a yearly list of things that I am thankful for…starting now. In case you don't know this about me...I LOVE lists! This one was even better than normal! :) I think that it will be really neat to look back several years from now and to see how God is faithful in my individual life past, present, and future. I also want to take this time to thank each one of you for loving me through your prayers, following my blog, cards, phone calls, emails, hugs, and just knowing that you care. I am thankful for YOU!

2010 Thankful List (in no particular order):

-Prayer

-My Bible and the truths that have penetrated my heart

-Psalm 46:10- “Be still and know that I am God!”

-A Bible-believing church to worship at freely

-Singing

-Mom (for always being my best friend)

-Dad (for always making me feel valued and special)

-Eddie (for always lending an ear and giving me advice)

-Brian (for always making me laugh)

-Dylan (for always making me smile like no one else and for sweet kisses)

-Nicole (Eddie’s girlfriend of a year that has been a great addition to our family)

-Grandma and Gramps

-Lexie

-A car that is not only dependable but also one that I am proud to drive

-Safety on crazy mountain roads

-A job that allows me to pay my bills and be able to enjoy the small things in life

-laughter

-Weekends to relax and rejuvenate

-Writing (journals, books, blogs, etc.)

-Getting to experience Chicago for the first time with my best friend, Laura.

-The wedding of precious friends, Dauthan and Amanda, and the joyful surrounding of sweet friendship.

-Phone calls from friends that miss me

-Emails from churches and people saying that they are praying for me and my ministry

-The start of Young Life

-A summer where I was able to spend tons of time with my precious Dylan

-My trip to New York City to reunite with my Taylor Elementary Education Friends

-My education from Taylor University and the friendships that has God brought into my life

-A roommate that has similar passions for Jesus and the world

-Friends from Bluefield that make living in War so much more fun

-The words, “I love you”

-Surprises

-Music (“Our God” by Chris Tomlin has become a new favorite this year)

-The 26 smiles that teach me as I teach them each day

-For healing of my heart and the freedom that comes with letting things go

-The feeling of trust

-roller coasters

-coffee

-Deep conversations where heart-to-hearts can occur

-New friendships

This list is in no way complete…but it is a start.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! :)