So lately life has been a little hectic, pretty much chaos every time we turn around. I've challenged myself to a little Pollyanna game...everywhere I go and every thing I do, I try to notice the positive. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not perfect, I whine with the best of them (as my husband hears everyday), but I'm working on it! I have noticed that when we notice the little great things in life, all the bad stuff seems less noticeable. Sooo...here's my Thanksgiving list of things I have been grateful for just today...
1-A body who has an internal clock who wakes up early, ready to start the day.
2-Children who love to sing and wake up excited to go to choir, even though it means they have to get up early also!
3-CAFFIENE!! (Ok, so maybe I lied a little on the "ready to start the day" on #1)
4-Little baby cows who look so cute playing in the snow that we see on our drive to school in the morning. They make me smile.
5-My kids teachers. They are so patient and wonderful! Even though I know a little of their backgrounds and think they may not have it the easiest all the time, they are happy and truly love teaching!
6-A HEATER THAT WORKS IN MY CAR!
7-Having a Hubby who loves staying with his little girls while I go help at the kids school.
8-MY HEALTH AND THE HEALTH OF MY FAMILY! I can't imagine having to worry about something like that, it makes me so appreciative of my own!
9-A good friend who has made it possible for us to find a new place for our family to settle, even though things are not going very smoothly for him either. Not only is he happy to help and make it work for us, but he went above and beyond by volunteering to help us with anything else we may need. THERE ARE GOOD PEOPLE OUT THERE! It gives me hope. :-)
10-A great husband who I can go through all the high's and low's with. Even when the high's and low's are between us. :-)
11-I'm grateful I got my toy room packed.
12-For 10 month olds who laugh every time someone walks into a room, and for 3 older kids who will do anything to make her laugh!
13-For laywers. :-)
14-Warm socks.
15- Weight loss programs. Even when I choose not to use them, it's so great to know they are out there!
16- Painkillers.
17- iphones.
18- Friends.
19- A family I can eat Thanksgiving dinner with and NOT have to eat at Del Taco, where on Thanksgiving Day they are offering 5 chicken tacos for $4.95.
20-A warm bed to crawl into tonight!
I hope that this Thanksgiving holiday finds everyone happy, and grateful for the things our Heavenly Father has blessed us all with! He gives us things every day to remind us that life is good, so above everything on this list I am grateful for HIM! May we all take the time to see the good, and while it may not ever cancel out the bad, it will make it more bearable! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
