November 1st - This month I am participating in "30 Days
of Thankfulness." Each day I will be posting one thing I am thankful for.
Today I am thankful that God thought I was worth the sacrifice of sending His
only Son to die for my sins. I think of all the times when I felt defeated or
frustrated during the adoption process with our kids. What we have to sacrifice
today is nothing compared to the price that OUR adoption cost. Thank You God,
for thinking that a sinner like me was worth being part of your
family.
November 2nd - Today I am thankful for Jesus. The old
song says "Jesus paid it all. All to Him I owe." God sent Christ to earth to
DIE for my sins. At any point along the way, Jesus could've stopped and said "I
don't FEEL like going to the cross. I didn't do anything, but they are punishing
me for the sins of others." He chose the cross, though. I pray that I learn to
be that unselfish with my life. "Greater love has no one than
this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends." - John
15:13
November 3rd - Today I am thankful for my Mama. She
spent her life trying to make my life better. This year has been full of
information that has challenged the way I saw her, news that shattered
everything I thought I knew. I know she loved me and I know she did her best to
raise me right. I am thankful that she chose life for me. I am thankful for
the 25 years God blessed me with this incredible lady.
November 4th - Today I am thankful for my Daddy. It has
been a wild year. When I made last year's list, never in my wildest dreams did
I imagine the miracle was about to take place in my life. I am thankful that
God brought my Daddy "home" to me. I am thankful that my Daddy was willing to
accept me and start building a relationship with me. I am blessed beyond
measure.
November 5th - Today I am thankful for my husband. We've
had so many ups and downs throughout our relationship, but he is a good man who
works hard to provide for his family. I love him and I am happy that God chose
him for me.
November 6th - Today I am thankful for my Glory Babies.
You guys shaped my life in ways I never imagine. The emotional journey that has
accompanied your births has made my question so many things about God and my
life, but I would never change a thing. I am so thankful that God chose ME to
be your Mama. Madison, Elijah, Hannah, Felicity, Michael, Jeremiah and Chloe -
Mama loves you so much! I know you will have the Happiest Thanksgiving and
Merriest Christmas of all because you are celebrating with Jesus!
November 7th - Today I am thankful for Sam. My first
earth baby. He burst into my world full of life and sweetness one March day 4
years ago. He is such a great little boy. His heart is as big as anyone I've
ever met before. He would do anything to help someone. He is the child who
continuously tells me he wants to take his piggy bank to "the shelter" for the
kids who need food and toys. His first Christmas with us he filled up 3 large
garbage bags of toys to donate to other children. He teaches me so much about
how God loves us. I am blessed beyond measure that God chose me to be Sam's
Mama.
November 8th - Today I am thankful Landon. He is so
full of life and spunk! He is my "cat." He rarely let's you know his love for
you. He makes you work for his affection. That makes me appreciate his love so
much because I HAVE to WORK for the "I love you's" I get from him. He is my
comic relief, the source of my gray hair, and the joy of my life. I couldn't
imagine life without him. I am so thankful God chose me to be his
Mama.
November 9th - Today I am thankful for Jewel-Anne. She
was my first little unexpected blessing. There are so many things she does that
reminds me of Mama. She even has Mama's feet. She is my first infant. She
taught me about determination. When she was born she struggled for every single
milestone she would reach, but she did it! She is the ultimate sweetheart. She
always has a smile on her face and is such a cuddle bug. She gave me the gift I
never thought I'd have on earth - bringing a child home from the hospital and
raising it. For years I prayed for 3 AM feedings and boy, did she grant that
wish!
November 10th - Today I am thankful for Liana. You
have been my little spunky bundle of joy since you walked into my life. You are
the little Mama that helps me keep the ship running. You are amazing and I
can't wait to see what God has in store for you. I am blessed to be called your
Mama.
November 11th - Today I am thankful for Isaiah. You
amaze me so much, Little Man. You teach me so much about how we are to love
God. When I look into your eyes, I am amazed that someone could trust or
believe in me so much.
November 12th - Today I am thankful for Aunt Flossie.
You were just like a grandmother to me. The person I am today, at least the
good things, is because of the things you taught me. Thank you for being
willing to spend your retirement loving and nurturing someone who often didn't
appreciate the sacrifice. It took becoming a parent to really understand all
you did for me. Thank you so much for loving me!
November 13th - Today I am thankful for Suzie, Sandy,
Donny and Pete (Dad's kids) - Thank you so much for sharing Dad with me. I know
that none of this is easy for you guys either, but I am thankful that God has
given me the opportunity to get to know you. I look forward to spending the
rest of our lives making up for the 29 years we missed.
November 14th - Today I am thankful for my other set of
siblings - Earl, Kathy, Cindy and Paul (Mom's kids) - Life hasn't always been
the greatest between us, but I am glad God blessed me with you guys. I love
you!
November 15th - Today I am thankful for my church. I
have finally found a place that feels like home and I am so thankful for that.
God has blessed me so much through my pastor and his family. I pray that their
ministry continues to grow and prosper as God would have it to.
November 16th - Today I am thankful for my friendships.
God has blessed me with some wonderful friends. Some who have stayed for a
season and those who have stayed "forever." Each one of you have taught me so
much about life. I wouldn't be who I am today if it weren't for each of you.
November 17th - Today I am thankful for a special friend,
Stephanie McKinney. She is always there to listen to me, lift me up, and smack
me around when I need it. God has blessed me beyond measure with this incredible
person. I love you so much!
November 18th - Today I am thankful for Christmas
decorations, movies, treats and all the things we know as Christmas. I love the
sounds and smells of this season.
November 19th - Today I am thankful for memories. It is
what makes me be able to enjoy this season without Mama here to enjoy it with
us.
November 20th - Today I am thankful for God's
blessings. As the song says "there's a roof up above me, I have a good place to
sleep, there's food on my table and shoes on my feet." I am so thankful that God
has always met my NEEDS. Money may get tight from time to time but I've never
known what it means to truly struggle. My kids have food, clothing and
shelter. That is a lot more than a lot of people have today.
November 21st - Today I am thankful for my MP3 player.
You provide a great workout distraction! My mind is grateful to you!
November 22nd - Today I am thankful for turkey and
broccoli casserole! Yum!!!
November 23rd - Today I am thankful for leftovers. You
are so bad for my waist-line, but oh so good for my taste buds!
November 24th - Today I am thankful for service men and
women. Thank you for all you do to protect our freedoms. Thank you for
spending your holidays fighting to keep us safe instead of with your families
where you'd rather be.
November 25th - Today I am thankful for peanut butter
cookies! You are my favorite dessert. I really like it when you are full of
honey roasted peanuts. *Note to anyone thinking of what to get me for Christmas
- I would appreciate your gift of peanut butter cookies!*
November 26th - Today I am thankful for my favorite
authors - Amy Clipston, Beth Wiseman, Cindy Woodsmall and Wanda Brunstetter! I
love getting lost in the stories you share. Your characters become like family
to me.
November 27th - Today I am thankful for the God-given
ability to homeschool my children. I wouldn't trade this gift for the whole
world!
November 28th - Today I am thankful for music! It
gives memories, lifts my moods and brings so much to my family. Thank you to my
favorite artists too!
November 29th - Today I am thankful for our police
officers, fire fighters and EMTs. Thank you for helping keep us safe!
November 30th - Today I am thankful for the fact that
there are only 25 more days until Jesus's Birthday!
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