On this the eve of Thanksgiving, I was just standing outside on this cold wet morning with the hubby as he was about to leave for work. (No, I didn't have on my Donna Reed pearls, dress and heels.) He was asking why my car was so dirty. My response was that I had never had a parking spot to call my own. We (or should I say "HE") has so many dang cars it has always been hit and miss to find somewhere to park. Now that we live in the woods, there is lots of mud and leaves to adorn my car. After I told him this, he looked at me and said, "Yeah, but you do have a car." And it got me to thinking, yes, I do have a car. I have always had a car. A nice car. A car that runs and usually has gas. A car that always has good tires, the oil is always checked and is somewhat clean. I can go anywhere I need or want to go and not really worry about the car. I feel safe in the car and feel confident my babies are safe when they are with me. I have a car!
This got me to thinking of all the things I take for granted. We all do, I know. We take the little things for granted and when they are not working, or missing, or whatever, then we realize how important they are. So, I decided, in honor of Thanksgiving, to make a list of the things (a few of them) that I am thankful for. (these are in no particular order...well, except the first one.)
1. My God.....WOW..I could go on and on.
2. My precious life-mate, best friend, confidant, helper, etc. Lane Logan, the MAN!
3. My precious girls. What a blessing they have been to me..(most of the time..:)
4. The precious son God gave me for a few short weeks. I know that someday when I get to heaven, there will be a rocking chair there for me and him to share....
5. My amazing parents. Their love and guidance all these years is overwhelming.
6. My grandbabies...over the top joy and love
7. My job that I absolutely love. I walk in my classroom door each day and feel so blessed to be there.
8. My church family. What a blessing to me.
9. My home. comfortable, filled with love and laughter.
10. My friends. Those who are always there and give of their time and love to me so unselfishly.
11. 4-H club. I went to 4-H club when I was growing up. Here in this community. I learned to cook and sew. Today....I cook and sew....my loves.
12. My health...Dang, I feel good.
13. Prayer...Where would I be with out it?
14. All the things I enjoy....food, sewing, reading, decorating, food, creating things, gardening, trips to the mountains, food, antique shops, coffee shops, food, yarn stores, kitchen stores
15. Spending time with those grandbabies I love so much. coloring, playing with Barbie and dump trucks, sitting them on the counter to help me cook, bubble baths, reading stories, telling stores in the night.
16. Those 3 precious South Carolina babies. What a blessing they have brought to our lives in the short time we have had them.
17. Discovering those amazing things in the woods at my new home. fruit trees, beautifully strange shrubs, barns, horse carts....treasures
18. coffee.....Need I say more??????
My list could go on forever. Thanksgiving is a day to be thankful but we should all remember to be thankful every minute of the other 364 days in the year. We live in a place of abundance. Most of us do. There are those who struggle so. Families here in our own community who struggle to make ends meet, to feed and clothe their precious children. We reach out to those and strive to help because we are so blessed. Please remember this season and all through the year to give. Give to those who are less fortunate. Your time, your resources, etc. CAN be shared.
May your Thanksgiving be one of love, laughter and happiness. Remember those who are sad, and suffering this holiday. Please pray for precious Landry Crawford and his precious family. May God give them peace and patience and comfort for what they are about to face. God is so good and powerful..
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
