Last year I made a list of the top 50 things that I was thankful for in that season of my life. It was a really great way to put my life into perspective and to really and truly step back and reflect on the things that I have to be thankful for. So I decided to do it again this year. Id love to make it a tradition to do yearly, but no promises with a 9 month old at this time next year...
So here are my top 50 things that I am most thankful for this year...
1. Jesus... no other way to describe or explain it.
2. My husband. I never knew that I deserved a love so pure and so real. And I never knew that I had the ability to love someone so deeply. I am truly thankful for the man that I get to call mine...
3. A healthy beautiful baby boy on the way... although unexpected, the biggest blessing that we could have ever imagined.
4. My family. They are so beautiful in ever way. They are my best friends, my everything.
5. Nic's family, and their love for me.
6. A beautiful place to call home for the time being.
7. Traditions... old and new.
8. The Macy's Parade and the magic it holds.
9. Christmas time. I cant wait to celebrate with little one next year.
10. Early mornings spent with Jesus.
11. The morning light.
12. Baby clothes.
13. Cereal. All kinds of cereal.
14. A husband thats willing to get me the things I crave while pregnant.
15. Snow. And all its beauty and splendor.
16. Homemade meals. Warm and wonderful.
17. Fuzzy socks. Warm and fuzzy.
18. Dance. Being able to express myself fully and unexplainably.
19. Flutters inside from this beautiful baby of mine. No matter how painful those little feet of his may be.
20. Christmas lights. The magic in their glow.
21. Music. And its ability to connect us.
22. Being close to my family. I have missed them so much.
23. Memories. Good and bad. Memories make you who you are.
24. Laughter. The sound it makes.
25. Being raised in a Christian home.
26. Candles. Their smell and their glow.
27. Having enough of everything I need.
28. Pajama pants. Warm and cozy.
29. Milkshakes.
30. Pictures. They hold such promise of things you've had and things to come.
31. Warm showers.
32. The ocean. Being able to see God's power in its majesty.
33. Being blessed with more clothes than we need for our little guy.
34. Technology and its ability to keep us connected to those we love both near and far.
35. Having last Christmas with my pap. We needed that as a family.
36. Blankets.
37. Christmas trees. The hold such wonder.
38. Stories. Hearing peoples stories. Telling people stories. Being part of stories.
39. Dancing in the rain. Its freeing.
40. Seeing old friends... they always feel like coming home.
41. The sound of hearing I love you... It never sounds the same but it always sounds familiar.
42. The promise of joy. That we are called to do life joyfully.
43. Family and friends that care about us and help us to make the best choices for our lives.
44. Ashe and Aric. I dont know where we would be without these amazing people.
45. An amazing church family that has brought us in and gotten us connected.
46. The twinkle in your eyes when you talk about your passions.
47. The sound that a jelly jar makes when you open it for the first time.
48. Listening to Nic sing, especially when he thinks no one is listening.
48 b. Feeling little one dance and kick his little voice to his dad singing. Its incredible how connected they are and he isnt even here yet.
49. Our wedding pictures. The hold a promise.
50. The beauty of our future. There is so much to be thankful for in this past year, and so much to look forward to in the year to come.
So Happy Thanksgiving to our beautiful families. And to all of you who make this life worth living for us. We love each and every one of you. Thank you for being part of our story. We couldnt be more thankful for who you are to us. Let the holidays begin...
Until next time...
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