Happy Thanksgiving....

There are far too many things for which I am thankful to list, but I will name just a few.

I am thankful for my wonderful husband. I don't tell him often enough how much I appreciate his work ethic, his energy, his love. God blessed me far more than I could have ever dreamed when he gave me Bruce.

Next I am extremely thankful for my two daughters. Girls, you are bright, beautiful, wonderful Christian women and I am more proud of you than you can ever know. Both of you bring me more joy than I could ever deserve or expect. My prayer for both of you is that you continue to grow in the Lord, that you love your spouses with all of your heart, and that you call your mom more often.

I have always claimed that I have the two best sons-in-law in the world, and I stand by that claim!! I could not have hand-picked two better men for my girls to spend their lives with. As of now I don't have sons-in-law, but I have two great sons. Guys, I just want you to know I love you and appreciate the men you are.

Grandchildren are the blessings that no one can prepare you for. Lily and Grace bring me such joy. I truly enjoy the times I spend on the phone with Lily - she is truly the master of the non-sequitur!! (A hint to her parents - lets video conference more often) Grace brings me joy by just looking at her. She is so quick with a smile and is such a joy to cuddle with.

Last, but certainly not least, I am blessed with friends whom I cherish. True friends are rare and precious, and I have some of the best. God has given me friends with whom I can share my true self, and in the end, they are still my friends.

"Without friends no one would choose to live, though he had all other goods."

Aristotle

I have been blessed in my life with a comfortable living and material possessions, but I would trade anything I own for the things I mentioned above.

My prayer for each of you this Thanksgiving day is that God blesses you with all you need and that he fills your life with love.