Happy Thanksgiving

Here are a few things that today I give thanks for.  (In no particular order)

• South Dakota Sunsets
• Romans 8:38-39
• Friends and family that inspire me to learn more and do more
• Messed up hair and sleepy eyes of  my little ones as they greet me with "goodmorning mommy"
• A husband who keeps me stable
• Singing Harmony
• My slippers
• My down comforter
• A husband who likes to cook
• Spezia's Restaurant
• Top Chef and a glass of wine
• Walking into a clean house
• My dog curled up by my feet
• Taryn's little fingers
• Hearing Paige sing
• Carter still wanting to cuddle
• My parents love for one another after 40 years of marriage
• Time with brothers and sisters under one roof to discuss and laugh
• The Body of Christ
• A God who reveals Himself to us
• Health
• Freedom to worship
• Bible studies that expand my understanding of God's sovereignty and love
• Books that allow me to experience a different slice of life beyond my own small world
• Hearing our kids pray
• The intimacy of sharing a laugh with Cal about something only we find funny
• Paige's generous spirit and helpful nature
• Carter reciting Luke 2
• Linus reciting Luke 2
• Watcing the lightbulbs go off as a Taryn learns to read for the first time
• A sense of humor
• Little children singing "Away in the Manger"
• Candlelight
• The smell of pine
• Anticipation of things to come
• Amazing Grace