Day 8 of Giving Thanks

Today I am thankful for my playful, fun, sweet, snuggly, furry child: Wrigley!  The past 3+ years that she has been a part of our life has made our family complete!  She has such a sweet, loving, and forgiving personality and there is just nothing quite like a dog's unconditional love.  I know no matter what is going on in my life, who is demanding things of me, or who is hurting me, that the only thing she demands is my love!  And I give it willingly to the dog that is more than just a furry creature, but is my friend and my baby girl!  No matter how many more dogs, cats, children, or other critters we end up with she will always be our first baby!  Love you Wrigley!

Day 7 of Giving Thanks

Today I am thankful for all of the people who have inspired me to be a better person ... past, present, and future ... these people have, either through their words or lives or personal encouragement to me, have made me a better person and are continuing to make me a better person!  These people may or may not know who they are but they deserve a standing ovation for taking who I was to get me where I am ... To those who have not yet inspired and encouraged me you deserve a round of applause in advance ... Thank the Lord I am not who I used to be, but I know I'm not where I want to be yet either!

Day 6 of Giving Thanks

Today I am thankful that I live in a country that allows me to make my own educated decision based on my own unique set of values, beliefs, and opinions.  People my not like my decision.  They may call me stupid or ignorant for my beliefs but I am forever grateful that I have the PRIVILEGE and RIGHT to vote in line with my beliefs and values and not be persecuted by the masses or by my government for doing so.

Day 5 of Giving Thanks

Today I am ever grateful for the man by my side ... I am so glad I met my wonderful husband 4 1/2 years ago and are heading toward 3 years of marriage ... He is loving, caring, sweet and would do anything to make me happy!  He makes me laugh, he cries with me, and he even takes care of me when I am sick ... He does so much to provide for us and works so hard.  I am inspired by him as a teacher ... a job many are leaving and yet he is such a great role model for the young minds he molds!  Thank you for all you do Matthew Parker!  I love you!

Day 4 of Giving Thanks

I am ever thankful for a good night's sleep after a very rough evening / night with my back last night ... and for the extra hour of sleep I was able to get.

Day 3 of Giving Thanks

Today I am ever thankful and grateful for my best friend and Siamese twin Susie Meredith!  Most people don't get to have the same best friend for over 20 years! I am one of those very lucky people.  Her family has always treated me like I was one of them and no matter where the world takes us I always know I can pick up the phone and it will be like there is no distance or time between us.

Thank you Susie for being such a wonderful best friend and for being there for me through everything!

Day 2 of Giving Thanks

This morning I was thinking about what I am thankful and so many things crossed my mind ... because I have so much to be thankful for!

But today I am especially thankful for my 2 little sisters.  I grew up with one of them and am now getting to watch the baby grow up and it has been such a blessing!  I wanted a little sister so bad and God blessed with me to grow up with ... and now be best friends with!  I never asked for the baby sister, but I truly couldn't imagine life without her.  She has been such a blessing to our family and so much fun!

Casey Jo and Emma Grace ... I am so thankful for you!  (And I'm so glad you weren't brothers ;) ... jk ... maybe)