School ended on Tuesday and my son came home on Wednesday. We had Thanksgiving dinner with Glenn's family on Thursday and with my family on Friday. In between there were moments of self reflection, smiles, and feelings of contentment.
It wasn't the turkey or the ham. It wasn't the beautiful lights on the newly decorated Christmas tree. It wasn't even the bargains that we managed to grab while Black Friday shopping on Friday afternoon. None of those things make me smile.
It was the true feeling of Thankfulness that flooded my heart.
I am thankful for so much- too many things to list.
As I look around me at other families that are being racked by bitter arguments and divorce, I am thankful that I have a loving, caring husband who works every day to try to provide the things that we need. Though our date nights are few and far between, I never doubt that he does truly love me and would do anything that he could for me.
Though I do have arguments and disagreements with my daughter, I am thankful that God blessed our family with her. The times when we do get to sit down and actually talk or work on a project help remind me that she is a kind, creative, giving young woman.
Though my son is away from home at college and his phone calls are few and very short, I am thankful that he does come home. When things get difficult with his classes or when something goes his way and he wants to celebrate, he does call us, and that lets me know that he is still a part of our family.
My job, though filled with long hours, blesses our family with a paycheck for which I am grateful. I have colleagues who are helpful and who provide a listening ear and a comforting shoulder when I need them most.
I could go on and on..... but this blog would turn into a book. Let me just say that I give thanks to God for the MANY blessings that he has given me and my family. As we enter into the Christmas season I hope to share my blessings, my joy, and the love of Christ with all of those with whom I come in contact.
