Thankful

There are many things I am thankful for this year. There is one thing I am the most thankful for though. A few years ago, I went through my most trying time in life. I questioned and even was angry with God. I never lost my faith, but my most important question was why me? I am truly, truly, thankful for that time in my life. Out of all of it, I was given a gift. I learned that life doesn't always turn out like you want it to. I learned that time really does heal you. I learned that if you wait and have faith, God will bless you much more than you can ever imagine. From all of this, I was given the gift of thankfulness. Sounds silly, huh? I am truly thankful for the small things. I don't take things for granted. I don't want to sound perfect and high and mighty here because that is not what I mean. I have the gift of knowing the things you love the most can be taken away. From that, I can spend each and every day being thankful. There are times I am more thankful than others, but for the most part, each day that I wake, I know what a wonderful life I have. So, in honor of Thanksgiving and my sappy, sappy self, I'll walk you through just a few of the things that this mommy is thankful for....

Grandmother love...there is something about your children with your parents. I can only imagine the joy it brings to see your daughter with her children. My mom and dad love my children and I love that so much. I love how Kennedy loves the things MeMe loves...like the beach!

Everyday moments....bathed, jammies, and cartoons....the simply things. Who knew I would have TWO children?!!! God is so, so good. :)

Greg.....they love their daddy and so do I. I love the moments he doesn't even know are important like Whit when he runs full force to Greg when he gets home or dancing with Kennedy to CMT. It's those moments that make me love him even more. :)

Our family....Kennedy says and I quote: "We're all together, my family, Mommy, Daddy, Whitty Whit and Kennedy. I love our family together." Me too, Kennedy, me too. :)

Miracles....if you don't believe in them, let me introduce you to two real life miracles. One baby that was prayed for by the world, and another we didn't even know to pray for. God just blessed us when they said it wasn't possible.

Being a Mommy....It is by far my greatest role in life. I didn't know if I would ever get to be one and here I stand with two precious little ones.

Family....cousins, cousins, cousins!!!! They love their cousins! Our first baby was due right when my youngest niece was born. For a long time I wondered what I would feel when I was around her as she grew up. As she and Kennedy prance around MeMe's house calling themselves twins, you know what I feel? Joy. :)

Memories....I love when we are all together. It is the makings of some great childhood memories. Kennedy woke up Thanksgiving morning and the very first thing she says is, "Mommy, I can't wait to see my cousins!" She grinned from the time they got here until they had to leave. She announced as they were walking out the door, " I miss my cousins!" We could still see them at this point. Bless her. :)

In Laws that aren't in laws....I love Greg's family. They threw me in the mix and I never felt like I didn't belong.

My Kennedy.....she lights my world.

This baby....he melts me to pieces.

Childhood wonder....my home is filled with it. Life is magical and I get to see it all over again. What a great thing!

I'm also thankful for so much more. My life is full and happy. It is filled with grace and joy. I could not ask for much more. Thank you God, for the path you have walked me through. Thank you for the gift of thankfulness. It's the best gift I have ever been given.