Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I hope you have a wonderful day.

Mr. Turkey, Mr. Turkey, big and fat, big and fat,
I'm going eat you, I'm going to eat you,
just like that, just like that.

I use to sing that every year at Thanksgiving, when Natalie was younger. Heck, I still do to this day.

Today we celebrate what we are thankful for. If we get down to it, I really do have so much to be thankful for. Back when Natalie was in Junior High, we had a horrible car accident. It's really amazing that we lived through it, and really didn't have any serious damage to ourselves. I had a Chevy SUV and the tire blew out, on the freeway. We literally flipped it over and rolled from one side to the freeway to the other; before we landed upside down. Me, not thinking stuck my hand out to brace myself, and it took all the skin off my hand. It literally looked like I had a pavement hand. That was in October, so when Thanksgiving rolled around that year, it was the first time I really thought about what I was thankful for.

That year, I was so thankful for my daughter and I being alive. Each year after that one, Thanksgiving has really become one of my favorite holidays. I ponder what I'm thankful for. I will be the first to admit, I take a lot for grant it. The older I become, the more I want my life to be simple. In high school, I remember I would write my Christmas list and have purple polo shirt, green Izod shirt and etc. I wanted name brand stuff, still did when I got older. But, now material things do not matter as much to me. I'm learning what is the most important things to me, and I'll share my list of what I'm thankful for.

*I'm thankful that God sent his son Jesus to die on the cross for me. I'm thankful He has forgiven me and still does (when I goof up), and for His unconditional love. Maybe one day I'll give my testimony, but I haven't always had the easiest life, but God has held me and led me through my trials.

*My baby girl Natalie. The doctors had told me I probably would never be able to have a children, and God blessed me with her. She really is my pride and joy. I'm so proud of her. She's beautiful inside and out.

*My parents. I was so blessed to have Christian parents, that loves us so much. My mom  is my roll model, she is the most amazing Christian I've ever known, kind spirited and loves the Lord. My dad the most tender hearted man I  know, now he has some spunk in him, and just the right mixture of every quality a person needs to have.

*Steve, my husband. Anybody that can put up with me deserves an award. ha! He's amazing, so kind and always finds the good in every situations.

*My sister Kim, my best friend. She's honestly been there for me anytime I needed her. So blessed to have her as my big sister.

*The rest of my family; Brock (brother-in-law) sweetest man you'll ever meet, Jeremy (nephew) girls...he's the idea husband, Sunny Jo (niece) the sweetest little breath of fresh air you'll ever meet. Cassie (Jeremy's wife), sweet little thing. Baby Kallie (she's coming). I have so many more, aunts, uncles, and cousins that I love so much.

*My friends, too many to list there, but they have all been so good to me. They say your lucky if you have one true friend and I've been so blessed with so many.

*My church "New Life" and Bro. Rick Bezet. I absolutely love my church and my preacher. He makes church fun (as my friend Kelly calls it - Fun Church), he teaches the truth of the bible and how we are suppose to live our daily lives. Plus, the unity of the church, everyone knows its God's house and we go there to worship our Lord and Savior.

*My step-children; Jordan, Corbin, and Cayman. They came into my life a few years ago and they are truly a blessing to me. My in-laws Diane and Tom, plus can't forget GG (Steve's grandmother).

My list could go on and on, but you can see the picture. I might not be a millionaire, I might not live in a mansion, or drive a name brand car, or wear the most expensive clothes, but I'm rich in love of my God, family and friends. That's what is the most important to me. That is what I'm most thankful for. I feel so blessed and rich for having those.

Happy Thanksgiving and give your family a big ole Turkey  Hug!!

P.S. DON'T throw away any leftovers, I have leftover week coming and we can use them up in some delicious eats!

Be Sweet and Stay Sweet!