Thanksgiving 2010

What am I thankful for this year? It has to start with my LORD Jesus Christ. This year hasn’t been the easiest for me. This time last year Josh had just left for his 2^nd deployment and I was traveling the west coast with Kaiden to visit family. Money was tight due to me not working at the time. I was thankful to have a wonderful roommate and friend staying at my house and taking care of my dog Molly while I was away. It was so wonderful to see my family for Thanksgiving last year, with all the family traditions. I came home and started to work a couple days a week again. I’m so grateful to have a job with such flexibility, I’m actually going to be moving up to 30-40 hours a week here this coming Monday. With the economy being so down I feel blessed to have not just a job but a job that is so fun and rewarding. God has provided so much for my family. We have a nice house that we’ve had the opportunity to update. This year I created a laundry room and remodeled our master bathroom. It’s been an amazing experience to own our home. God has also blessed Josh and I with the opportunity to raise our son Kaiden for his glory. This year Kaiden has learned to speak in sentences. It is so fun to have a conversation with my little man, but it best to hear him pray. I’m so grateful for Kaiden being a health little boy, growing as he should be. I know this isn’t something to be taken for granted. July 26^th our family got to be reunited. We were so worried Kaiden wouldn’t response well to Josh, since for most of the deployment he didn’t want to talk to Josh on the phone or webcam. I started praying that God would plant forgiveness in Kaiden’s heart and that they would be reconciled to each other. God completely answered that prayer. I can’t even think about it without weeping with joy! I’m also so thankful for my wonderful husband of almost 6 ½ years. He is amazing! I don’t even have with time to write everything I love about him. I am so thankful for my parents, my in-laws, siblings, best friends, extended family, my church, and food! J My heart runs over with gratitude this season for all the Lord has provided.