What a glorious day Thanksgiving 2011 has been. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends that I do not get to see quite as often. I enjoy eating homecooked meals that I didn't have to prepare, and completly not worrying about school for atleast 24 hours (always a plus)! But today has always been a day of reflection for me. The year 2011 has held so many changes in my life; from healthy lifestyle changes to whom God has placed in or removed from my life. I have a certain few, whom this time last year I hardly knew, that now mean the world to me; no matter if they are in Florence or in another state doing civil duties. I am so thankful God has placed Christ serving friends in my life who I have the priviledge of hanging out with. For you , I am very thankful.
I have a family who I would stand up against any other; they are who I am. Don't get me wrong, all families are not perfect, we certainly are not. But we strive to serve not just one another but serve together in Christ. I am so thankful for Godly parents who have raised me to be the woman I am today. I am thankful for Christian loving grandparents who cared enough to cook food for me today (: I am thankful for my siblings, who even though sometimes we disagree, we can still laugh about pretty much anything! Gotta love good family inside jokes (;
I am a daughter of Jesus Christ, who came and died for me (and you); He did that for me!! HOW AWESOME is that! I am so thankful for my Salvation. I hope you don't think I just say these things because it is a line from something I am trying to pull on you. Jesus Christ is my best friend. Do I fail him? Why of course I do, but I strive to life an edifying life for the one who gave ALL he had for me. Wow, how humbling!
To all of those who serve our great country, I thank you! This past year God as allowed me to meet some amazing people, with a few of them being servicemen/women. They have helped me better appreciate the sacrifice so many make for our country and go so little noticed. That is not the case with me any longer. I am so thankful for the certain few friends I have that are currently serving. You are making a sacrifice I am not willing to make, and for that, my gratitude is ..well...there are no words.
I am not perfect; God proves that to me everyday. But I strive to life a fullfilling life for the One who created me. So, today I am thankful for having another day to spend with my family, talk to my friends, Facebook creep and eat pie! I hope you all have had a wonderful holiday and continue to be thankful the other 364 days of the year!
