Things To Be Thankful For

First of all, I want to go on record by saying

that I hate the holidays!

From Thanksgiving through our wedding

anniversary and kids' birthdays in

March and April, I am nothing

but a reflective, soft-hearted mush!

There are so many things we have

to be thankful for. More than the big things

like, our salvation in Christ, our jobs, our homes,

but little things, too, that

we almost always overlook.

Like, teachers who still take time

to make education fun!

And people who volunteer at schools

to give teachers a much needed extra hand,

while helping keep our children safe.

And people showing up ON TIME

when everyone's lives are in such a hurry!

Thankful that I didn't have to

cook OR carve the turkey!

Thankful for the love people can show,

even when there is no reason they have to.

And getting to spend another

birthday with someone.

Thankful for imaginary sword fights

with sparklers,

and fireworks by a bonfire.

Thankful for fun and laughter,

and being able to take it all in!

And the most important thing for me,

on this side of heaven,

Thankful for my family...

...of which I am surely undeserving.