Thursday, December 10, 2009

So Very Thankful


I guess that Thanksgiving is the one time of year, if none other, that we consider all we have to be thankful for. I try, especially when I'm feeling sorry for myself, to make a mental list of all that God has done in my life and blessed me with. If I strive to remember each and every blessing in my life, it doesn't take long to realize I have no right to feel sorry for myself!

Thanksgiving this year was a little different--there were family members who couldn't be there for various reasons, the crowd was down, but still, as a family we have much to be so thankful for. For example, at my age, I still have both of my parents alive and in relatively good health. That is a blessing to be sure! I have been married to my very best friend for 31 years--for him I am very thankful! God has given me 3 wonderful children, who have over the years become the best friends I could ever ask for. God has also blessed me with 2 great sons-in-law, who not only take care of their families physical needs, but are very involved in the spiritual health of their wives and children. Over the last almost 2 years, my son has grown so much spiritually that he never ceases to absolutely amaze me--or should I say God's work in him continues to bless and amaze me! Josh has such a talent for remembering things he reads, learns, etc. and is just really growing in his faith! Then, last, but not least, God has blessed me with three of the most beautiful, wonderful, funny grandchildren ever! And, if that isn't blessing enough, He's developing a new grandson that will arrive sometime in February to join our clan! The greatest gift/blessing I have received is by far my salvation. Without the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ, I would not have the hope and confidence of a life with Jesus forever! Wow....like I said, how much more could I ever ask for....and I truly AM thankful for all that I've been given and blessed with.

I guess on Thanksgiving we do tend to remember all these things. And, we did have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. I was able to spend time with my big brother--that's always a blessing! So, anyway, I thought I would share a few pictures from our Thanksgiving weekend. May I remember to be thankful throughout the year--not just on Thanksgiving!

First, here are a couple pictures of my daughters and their families. It was a little chilly, so if the kids look cold--they were.


Here is the Greene family. Josh, Jayme, Bryce and Collin. Bryce is at that age or stage where it's really hard to get a good picture of him. He's an adorable little boy, as is his brother, but he just has so many more important things to do than get his picture taken. :)



And, here are the Dunhams. David, Krista and Mia...(baby Zane is below where the picture ends). We are all excited to meet Zane sometime in February. He's going to get lots of love from his big sister, that's for sure.



Uncle Josh played Tinkertoys with Bryce and Mia. He did, however make sure to tell everyone that he did NOT want any Tinkertoys for Christmas. :) Not that any of us would have bought him any, of course.

And, this picture cracks me up. I said "Hey guys, can you hug each other and look at Nana"...and THIS is what I got..




And, yes, I'm even thankful for that silly boy! :) God has certainly blessed me, huh?