1. My Lord and Savior who died for me!
2. My Husband- who loves me unconditionally and is my partner through thick and thin.
3. Emilee- my oldest daughter who makes me remember what it was like to be a teenager! I love you Emilee!
4. Natalie- my baby girl who teaches me patience each and every day, but whom I love unconditionally!
5. My parents- words cannot express how thankful I am to them. I hope you know how much I love you!
6. My parents #2 (also known as my in-laws)- for taking me into their family as their own. I love you!
7. My brother Casey and sister-in-law Kay- for all the visits, calls, and for just being there! I love you both so much!
8. My precious nephews, Walker and Wyatt- for bringing so much joy to my life!
9. My freedom- thank you to all who have served and fought for our freedom!
10. I'm ALIVE!!!- enough said!
11. My friends- old and new- my life would not be the same without you!
12. My "c" friends- these are my friends who have experienced first hand what cancer and chemo can do. To each of you who have fought and won, are fighting, and those who fought and lost, you have such a special place in my heart.
13. My job- not only the fact that I even have a job in this economy, but I have a job I love. Also, my employers who kept my job open for me through the 10 months that I was unable to work and were there for me and my family in so many ways! You guys are awesome!
14. My church- a place where I can go and worship and celebrate the life of Jesus Christ!
15. My SMBS class- Couples of Promise- this is our Sunday School class who accepted us immediately when we first joined the church and within a few short months after that, when I was diagnosed, they supported us with prayer, food (one meal a week for 6 months), visited me in the hospital, and were just there when we needed someone or something. Thank you, you will never know how much you mean to me!
16. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society- because they are fighting for a cure!
17. My babies- Princess, Daisy, Cricket and now Cleo- for my puppies, they were always there when I came home from the hospital to bring a smile to my face. They would snuggle in bed with me when I was sick.
18. My extended family- Aunt Flora and Uncle Bobby and their whole clan who prayed for me, sent me goodie boxes, and comforted my family last year. Thank you for ALWAYS being there for me my entire life! Also, the rest of my extended family who were there for me in so many ways!
19. My bros Tim and Michael and sis Becky- thanks for the laughter!!!
20. Technology- I know, it's a little strange, but it helped so much in keeping in touch with everyone and has brought so many of my old friends back into my life and let me make new friends!
21. Nature- every time you look at a beautiful tree changing color in the fall, a flower sprouting in the spring, a river, lake, ocean, mountain, valley or all the animals, you can see God's love.
22. Laughter- there's just something about laughing and hearing people laugh...especially little kids!
23. Education- even though I technically don't use my degree, it's still nice to know that I have it and had the opportunity to get an education. So many people in this world don't get one and so many people take it for granted. I'm also thankful my children have the opportunity to get an education and can study anything they wish.
24. Tracy- for so many reasons I can't begin to say thank you!
25. Being cancer free- enough said!
26. Be the Match program- for those who dedicate their lives to finding matches for cancer patients, and those who are donors and can help save the life of someone!
27. My home- a place where I can relax and be with my family and friends.
28. My senses- so that I may enjoy everything that God has blessed us with.
29. The written word- not only the Bible, but to those authors who have brought me joy, sadness, anger, excitement, and all the other emotions, thank you!
30. Last, but not least, YOU- my readers, prayer warriors and friends! Thank you for all your comments and emails! They lift my spirits in so many ways!
So, those are my 30 things I am thankful for this November. Of course, this isn't everything, but I'd be here forever listing everything! What are you thankful for? This holiday season, take a moment and ponder this. You might be surprised what's on your list!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
With God, WE WILL BEAT THIS!!!
