Thankful

Yes, I am going to write one of those blogs that everyone writes this time of year. Why? Because I am thankful, so thankful, for the friends and family the Lord has blessed me with in my life.

Recently, I have been struggling with a few things and the Lord has put some amazing people in my path who were there to lift me up, support me and just love me completely. Often, I get lonely and I forget that there are people out there who love and care for me. Though we may not spend every minute together, and though we may see each other rarely, those friends are there for me.

I am also thankful for my good health. I have been struck by how many of my friends and family are currently suffering from different illnesses. Many of these people are in the hospital and unable to work. Others are only 9 years old and undeserving of so much pain especially at an age where it is so much harder to grasp why these things happen. Pray for these people and appreciate what you have, rather than spending your life wishing you had more. It is one thing to desire to do something, it is a whole other thing to spend your life discontent with the gifts you have.

This Thanksgiving my family will be in three different states but a friend of mine from work has invited my father and I to spend the holiday with her family. What a joy! This woman, Kathleen, loves the Lord so much and is such a blessing to be around. I am so very excited about spending the holiday with her. She has also been taking ballroom lessons with me and is newly engaged so, we have reason to dance this Thanksgiving holiday.

I am thankful for my family who, though imperfect; is my family. I love them and am so glad to have them in my life, even when they drive me absolutely crazy!

Last thing, I am so thankful for 2 days off out of my work week, an early payday and time to relax.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!