So in light of Thanksgiving this weekend I feel I should make a toast to everything that is bringing me to my knees these days!
So I am thankful for:
My family! – They are crazy and drive me insane a large majority of the time. Yet I would not have it any other way! I wouldn't be the person I am today without them…. and I am pretty friggen great! While watching, "The Divine Secrets of the YaYa Sisterhood", last night I had the realization that my family is actually pretty functional! I'm especially thankful for my sister. She keeps my feet on the ground during the times my head is finding its place in the clouds.
Singing in the shower- I have taken this up as of recently… I love it! Why hasn't anyone opened a recording studio with acoustics like that!?
Warmth- found in a cozy campfire, arms of a child, comforting cup of tea, sun resting on my face, a genuine smile, words of affirmation….. etc.
Sweat- yes… I said it. sweating is great. Problems seem to fade with every mile, stretch, or rep that I complete. Although most days I am not thankful for what Shaun T puts me through in Insanity. GRR!
Trials- For making me stronger and pointing me to the maker of heaven and earth.
Friends- Old, New, Future… the joy you place in my heart never seems to cease. You aren't even my family and you choose to hang out with me and say you like me…. that is neat! All the accents, songs, laughs, tears, and long discussions about life are etched as a part of my life forever!
Country music – I get it! I sing it! Don't judge me!
Shoes – They always fit and look great!
Seasons- To me they are timers, reminding me where I have come from and where I have gone. Keeping life fresh and interesting!
My Lord – Grace continues to bring me to my knees. As I continually fail Him, His love always remains and succeeds my expectations. He is constant! He makes all of the above possible! My God can see a woman in me that I forget is there. He has faith in me and entrusts me as an heir to His Kingdom!!!! He places in me dreams that are not easy… they stretch me and scare me. Then He proves to me that His arms are strong after I have tried to fight on my own. He knows I am stubborn… He made me that way! My God…. He can romance me, show me love, and still be my King! He taught me how to serve and am humbled in the times when I think I "deserve" more than the crumbs from His table. Yet He gives me a feast and heaps blessings on me! His promises are overflowing in Scripture. I am excited, afraid, determined, a failure, passionate; but no matter what I think I am…… HE IS!
