Saturday, November 29, 2008

For these I am thankful....

-Family... i have a really great family.  we are dysfunctional, but fun.  I miss my brother like crazy and really wish he was in my every day life, but I am glad he is happy.
-My sister-in-law.  She's pretty amazing and makes my brother a better man
-My niece... she's the cutest thing ever.
-My dad.  I love love love him
-My mom. She gave me her artistic abilities. love her
-Jesus. I am such a horrible sinner and He loves me and forgives me.
-Laci. She is a great roommate.
-Brittany. One of my favorites. She makes me smile.
-Deidre. my bff. 
-Mallory. she always makes me laugh
-Todd and Leeanne. my life wouldn't be the same without them
-Ephesus. My church is amazing.  My pastor and his wife are amazing too.
-A roof over my head
-More friends than I deserve
-A fun job
-Friends that i consider family
-a nice calm relaxing weekend
-Eric, Leah and Jace
-my education
-being healthy
-having the ability to love and care for people
-to be an American and be Free
-little kids who don't know how to say my name, but reach my heart anyway

I am thankful for a lot of things that I often forget to think of.  I am going to work on being more aware of all of my blessings.
Thank you Jesus!

1 comment:

jdphelan said...

thanks manda! i wish we were all closer..i really really do! thanks for being a pretty amazing sister and especially a pretty awesome aunt!