I havent done the daily Thankful thing, because I would feel guilty if I missed a day....and there arent enough days in the month to cover everything that Im thankful for! But, today I wanted to make sure that I covered a very small portion of that list. Im VERY thankful for my family: for John...the man who finally convinced me that I didnt have to be afraid to truly love him, because he would NEVER cheat on me, and never use or abuse me. The man who STILL calls me just to tell me that he was thinking of me, and he is praying for me. (I could go on, but it would get sappy really quick, and probably forever ruin his he-man image ;-) ) Im also thankful for ALL of my kids: the ones I gave birth to, and the ones that I inherited because they married my children. It would take me weeks to describe all of the amazing things about them, but I will save that for their birthdays. I just know without a doubt that I have the most wonderful kids in the world. I will be forever grateful that all of my children are married to Christians that will be faithful to them. I love the fact that my children arent just siblings...they are best friends, and they love us....and each other....dearly. . And I know without a doubt that the 8 of us: Mike, Corrie, Sarah, Chris, John, Jen, and John and I, will always be there when any one of the group has a need. I have seen this in action more times than I can count. Together we could take on the world. Im thankful for my grandchildren, too. Those I acquired by marriage: Ashlie, and Kasandra (and now Kas husband Andrew). And, Katie....the one that Im allowed to borrow from my neighbors. Very sweet girls, and we are grateful they are in our lives. Im thankful for extended family, too. For Betty: my sweet sister (though she is really my cousin). And Bettys family, who puts up with me for 2-8 weeks per year, and never makes me feel like Im visiting. I belong there. For my other cousins, and their families, too. I know people that dont even KNOW their first cousins. Im extremely close with 2nd, and 3rd ones! And for my nieces and nephews: those born to my sister Donna, and those born to Betty....and other family members. I love being Aunt Connie to more nieces and nephews than I would simply have by birth. I will be forever grateful for my parents. I miss them every day, but especially at the holidays. They are the ones responsible for making me the person I am. My father was the friendliest person Ive ever met. And even when my mother was going through a medical issue of her own, dropped everything to come and help me. They were also the worlds greatest grandparents, and that is not an overstatement. Who else would take your child to the circus, and buy him an outrageously priced light sabre? Then, in the pouring rain drive the 8 miles to downtown again, pay for parking again, and convince the doorman taking tickets to let them in just long enough to buy ANOTHER overpriced light sabre....because your childs friend had broken the one bought for him earlier in the day? Who else would NEVER, EVER miss a sporting event....or absolutely anything else your children were involved in? If we are half as good to our grandchildren, we will still be great. I have no words strong enough to make anyone understand how eternally, extremely, powerfully, wonderfully, on-my-knees, grateful I am to my Lord and Savior: Jesus Christ. I tell everyone that I am one of Gods spoiled rotten children. And, that is the truth. For without His love, I would never have the things above. My life could have taken a very, very different path. I cannot thank Him enough for guiding me HERE instead. He is what makes the pain bearable, and the rotten days worth living. And I love Him dearly. (tomorrow I will address my friends :-)
Posted on: Thu, 28 Nov 2013 15:18:49 +0000
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