Giving Thanks

...for ten dirty feet that never seem to stop.

...for fifty little (and not so little) fingers that smudge the windows, find their way in cake batter and cookie dough, wipe my tears and tickle my tummy.

...for a husband that loves me unconditionally, no matter how unloving I can be at times.

...for home. It's not the house of my dreams, but the home within the house is greater than anything I've ever dreamed.

...for friends. The ones in real life and the ones that "live" in my computer. The friends that love me for who I am. The friends that know little about me, but are always there to listen and encourage in areas where we have a connection. The friends that I've known for years and the ones that I'm just getting to know.

...for health struggles and how God uses them in our lives to mold us, refine us and use us for His Glory.

...for giggles and belly laughs...especially when they appear for no reason.

...for hot showers...even if they are often interrupted.

...for warm sweaters and funky socks.

...for mint tea and kids that don't mind sharing their favorite mugs.

...for a husband that works a lot and still comes home and jumps right in where needed.

...for nose-rubbies and bear-hugs

...for Thanksgiving dinners past, a house full of loved ones all gone now. The memories with us forever.

...for Thanksgiving traditions...making butter, kids providing entertainment with song and dance, homemade cranberry sauce.

...for new opportunities and challenges

Most of all for a God that loves me more than I will ever begin to understand. That he came to me in the depths of despair, drew me to Himself,made this broken mess into His child is something that I will forever stand in amazement and gratitude.

How deep the Father's Love for me...

Thank you, Jesus...for this...for your Life poured out for mine...for me, this wayward, mess to find the way...for life more abundantly than I ever knew possible...for love that takes my breath away...
every time he kisses me,
every time they say "I love you, mommy",
every time I read your Word.