Thankfulness

Lately, a lot of people have been picking one thing everyday to explain what they are grateful for. I haven't been doing it, but it is really encouraging to see so many people expressing their thanks. I wish people would do it year-round.

At work this past week, we had a night where the kids had an opportunity to get up in front of everyone and share what they are thankful for. It was really sweet how each of the kids talked about their friends and the staff, but the best part was how many kids said they were thankful for God in their lives because they didn't know where they would be without Him. I almost cried. It was precious. I was proud of the kids.

So, in trend with the season, I thought I should share some things that I am thankful for:

1. Christ in my life. I am not perfect and I struggle everyday, but He still loves me.

2. My family. I have amazing parents, the best brother in the world, and a big extended family who love and support each other. I am incredibly blessed through them.

3. Walker. I have been blessed with an incredible, godly man who loves me for who I am, even when I'm dramatic, crazy, and grumpy. He's pretty incredible.

4. My best friend, Jackie and her husband, John. Even though we are hours apart, our friendship is what keeps me sane sometimes, and I can't imagine who I would be today if I hadn't met her back in English Comp during the first semester of our freshman year of college. Jackie and John are an incredible couple whom I love. I am thankful for both of them and the encouragement they give me.

5. My "stuff." I have a car, a place to live, clothes, blankets to keep me warm, running water, and tons of things that a lot of people in this world don't have. I might not be a part of the American 1%, but compared to the world, I'm rich.

6. Music. Everyday, I listen to music constantly and I am incredibly thankful for the artists and musicians who make amazing music for me :) Especially for Sufjan Stevens, Mumford and Sons, Iron and Wine, Fun., Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, needtobreathe...I literally have a million pandora stations....okay, maybe not literally.

7. A job. Every day is different, and sometimes it's difficult, but I'm blessed to have a job at all. I love the girls I work with; sometimes they drive me crazy, but I wouldn't expect anything different from a group of 10-12 teenage girls!

8. This blog. I know that not very many people read it, but lately it has been the way my family and friends keep up with the chaos of my life.

9. You. yep, you. :)