As part of a carnival that I am participating in, I am writing on the topic of Giving Thanks. As I look around at all the blessings that have been bestowed upon me, and there are many, I find it difficult to focus on just one.
God has blessed me with two amazing little boys ok, they’re not so little anymore, but they’ll always be mom’s boys. They’re wonderful kids who don’t think twice about giving mom a hug or kiss on the cheek in public. I only hope they stay that way and end up with a wonderful woman that embraces our family rather than shun it.
I’m blessed to have wonderful husband. Well most of the time anyway. What can I say, the honeymoon is over and we’re communicating more like an ancient married couple.
One blessing that can’t be overlooked is that I am fortunate enough to have both my parents still with me. In fact, I can’t even imagine a life without them. My mother, father and step-father have played such an instrumental part in my life and if I didn’t have them to phone every day, I’m not sure what I would do with all my free time 
God has also blessed me so much with the friendships of so many. I have met so many people through some of the toughest times in my life that it makes walking through fire seem worthwhile. My good friend Angela is one of the best. For three years now, Angela and I have communicated nearly every day – we know each other inside and out yet we’ve never met each other in person.
Perhaps God will bless me in the year to come with a face-to-face visit with the person that’s been there for me through EVERYTHING! There have been times when she was much better for my stress level than any little blue pill could be.
Lastly, I’m looking forward to this coming Thanksgiving it will be the first one in my very first, very own, home. I’ve got two very wonderful in-laws that made this dream a reality and I can’t wait to begin decorating for the holidays and celebrating with my little family. I’m sure I’ll miss my dad terribly. The boys and I were with him for 13 years this will be our first away from him. But we’ve got his space reserved right at the end of our family table.
Oh, and I almost forgot to mention, my mom is coming home for Christmas! It will be the first time we’ve spend the holidays together in a couple of years so it’s going to be a special one.
If you would like to share what you’re thankful for this year via your blog, be sure to let Katelyn at Free Holiday Ideas know. She’d be happy to link up to your post, I’m sure.
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An attitude of gratitude changes everything. Great post, Gayla.
Thanks Easton. I like the way you stated that. I think I’ve found a new motto
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