So, in honor of this Season of Thanks we're entering, here are some things I'm thankful for today. Some trivial, some legitimate, all true.
I'm thankful for Plaid PJ's. I love the fuzzy, end-of-the-day comfort with which they faithfully welcome you every evening! There's nothing better than wrapping up in your favorite PJ's, a warm blanket, succumbing to the mental state of a vegetable, and watching your favorite TV show after a long day!
I'm thankful for my baby girl. Nothing compares to the joy that comes with having a baby of your own. The overwhelming love that floods over you as you hold your newborn for the first time. The thrill of knowing you will never have a purpose as precious as raising that little one in your arms. I never knew you could love someone so much! 30 seconds of her adorable, contagious little laughs far more than make up for the tantrums, constant mess and chaos!
I'm thankful for Chinese takeout. Whoever decided to start a delivery service that brings food to peoples' doors was nothing short of a genius. For the most part, Logan and I try our best to eat healthy. But, every once in a while, we indulge in the marvelous conglomerate of partially congealed Americanized Chinese. And, quite frankly, I couldn't care less that my spring rolls and orange chicken have absolutely no nutritional substance. I'm thankful for gluttonous, cooking-free evenings in. There's just nothing like hot food delivered straight to your door, throw-away utensils and dinner on the couch!
I'm thankful for my Country. Despite the supercilious, open-ended government shutdown, billions of debt, and our government's shameful infringement of laws, the United States of America is still the best country in the world! It's a place of freedom. Though they seem to be vanishing quickly, our freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of press and much much more, all remain ours! The Bill of Rights are still the dominant laws of our country; we can preach, teach, pray and share God's love and grace in unabashed freedom!
I'm thankful for Facebook. It keeps family and friends connected despite the hundreds {more like thousands} of miles between us! Don't know if I could live half way across the country from all my family and friends without it!! Thank you, Facebook!
I'm thankful for music. Honestly, I don't know what I would do without music. I once read a quote that said "Music is the background of my life." So true. I always have music playing. If not, I'm playing the piano or humming to myself. We don't have a piano in our apartment right now and it is killing me!! In high school {remember.. back in the day, not a care in the world.. our only problems were bad hair days, smudged fingernail polish and your boy crush finding out you liked him! aye-yai-yai...} I used to play piano 7 hours a day! There was nothing I loved more than ticklin' those ivory keys and makin' them sing! Alas, wifely duties took precedence and motherhood sure didn't take it's time! Oy.. I love my life! I really do! Really. I just miss the free time to sit and play till my fingers feel like they're going to fall off. Best. feeling. ever. I thank God everyday for the gift of music. The gift of worshipping and glorifying Him with such mellifluous, harmonious beauty... Nothing compares.
I'm thankful for all of you who read here. Your comments, emails, texts and encouraging words have meant so much! Thank you, thank you!!
My prayer for this season:
"Thou who hast given so much to me, give me one more thing...
a grateful heart."
So, what are you guys thankful for today?
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