Thankfulness

I always think it is a great idea to reflect on the many blessings we have, especially during the month of November. However, I can NEVER remember to post something everyday. So, this year I decided to start November off right. Thanking God for all he has given to me. Here are my first 15 "days" of Thankfulness (all in one day) and maybe hopefully sometime before the end of the month I will remember to post the last 15.

1. Jesus Christ. There is no greater sacrifice and no greater love.
"This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.  Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another." 1 John 4:9-11

2. Kevin Hatchell. His selfless love, his compassion, his devotion to our babies, his desire to know God deeper, his competitive spirit, his ability to grow a beard in 2 days, the list goes on and on.

3. Three little boys who call me "momma." So incredibly grateful that God chose Kevin and I to be their parents. There is no earthly joy better than what these babies bring into our lives.

 

4. Ruby Kate. Preparing for our daughter's arrival has brought us so much joy!

5. My daddy. A man who is willing to drop everything to help me.  No matter the time or circumstance, I know I can count on him.

6. Aunts who spoil me rotten and treat me like their daughter.

 

7. CBS (Community Bible Study) It wasn't my plan to be free on Wednesday mornings, God had other ideas. Boy, am I glad He knows better than I do what I need. Because I certainly needed CBS and the encouragement I have found there.

 

8. Friends that count as family. Those people that make my life easier and happier just by being there.

 

9. Chick-fi-la tea. No explanation needed.

 

10. Generous people who have given to us without being asked.

 

11. My iphone. After using my old school, sliding keyboard, the  #9 doesn't work, cell phone for years, it was such a wonderful surprise to get an iphone.

 

12. McCann's blanket = instant comfort to our almost 2 yr old.

 

13. Bedtime. I have never been so tired as I have been the last 5 months. Baby girl must be taking all my energy.

 

14. Dec. 10th. Christmas break begins for Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Whoo hoo!

 

15. Our house is off the market = No crazy cleaning