Thanksgiving-Part 1

Days 1-9 of thankfulness:

I have decided to pursue this a little differently. Instead of posting daily on Facebook or Twitter, I will blog about it at the end of the week.

Day 1: Sleep. I'm not even going to lie. When I woke up on November 1st those were my first thoughts. We had just completed 3 very late nights of Judgement House, and a very long week of preparing and setting up. So, the fact that I got to sleep to 10 AM on a Thursday was magical!

Day 2: I am thankful that God decided to bless Josh and I with a child. All I have ever wanted was to be a mommy and He has granted me with this miracle. Please do not ever take your ability to carry a child for granted.

Day 3: I am thankful for Josh. When Josh and I started dating, I thought "God, you sure do have a sense of humor!" because in high school, Josh and I would have never been caught even hanging out together. But it's amazing how God changes people (for the better.) And when I say changes people, I don't just mean Josh. A lot of my friends would say "he must have changed since high school". Yes, yes he did, but God changed me too. When Josh & I started dating, I wasn't the same person I was in high school. We had both changed, matured, and basically we grew up. God knew exactly what he was doing when He put this man in my life. He is the best husband a girl could ask for. He takes care of me and is protective in just the right ways. He loves the Lord and he loves this baby God is giving us. He is one of the hardest workers I know. Sometimes I have to remind him to slow down. On this day, I was very grateful for him because when Hurricane Sandy hit, and he was asked to go to Virginia for 2 weeks to help restore power he went. He returned home after only a week on November 3rd, and after a very long week of Judgement House, I was SO thankful to see him! :)

Day 4: I am thankful for my church family. Eastwood Baptist Church has always been my home. It is the best support group you could ever ask for. It's home. :)

Day 5: I am thankful for my sister, JENN! Her birthday is on November 5th, so this works out well! She is always there to listen when I need to cry, and she often brings out the child in me, ha!

Day 6: I am thankful for my best friend, CANDIS! Her birthday is on November 6th. :) We may have an age difference, that most might see as odd for best friends, but it has never been an issue for us. She came into my life when she called needing a babysitter for Ally & Ty. I never knew when I showed up at the "dirty house" in Bermuda that I would be welcoming one of the sweetest families into my life. Candis has taught me A LOT! Our motto has always been "We've been through it all...." From emergency room trips, breakups, weddings, sickness, and here recently pregnancy and the birth of her 3rd child! We have had a lot of cries, and lot more laughs! I have learned so much from her, and am so thankful for her friendship. :)

Day 7: I am thankful for my sister, MICHELLE! We have not always got along, but as we have grown up, that is changing. We are learning a lot from each other, especially over this past year. I'm so glad I have my sister as a best friend to help me with the motherhood as that time slowly (or quickly!) approaches! She is the best Momma to Bekah!

Day 8: I am thankful for my niece, REBEKAH! Have I mentioned how incredibly awesome this little girl is? My sister and brother in law made the coolest little kid. She may only be 4 months old but she stole my heart from the moment I heard her first cry. I can't wait for Virginia Lynn to get here so I can see how great of friends they will be! :)

Day 9: I am thankful for my parents! They are often my rock when I need someone to lean on. I'm so proud to say that I have good Christian parents that instilled in me the goodness and mercy of Christ. They taught me to turn to Him when all else fails. :)

****These days of thankfulness are by no means in order of the things I am thankful for!