I am Thankful...

This list is by no means exhaustive. In fact, I decided just to jot as many ideas as I could get in just a couple of minutes. Maybe it will be a good reminder when I am going through a valley.

1. An amazing family. This one includes a lot-a wonderful husband who loves and cherishes me all the time. Parents who I feel like everyone should be jealous that they do not have. My brother, his wonderful wife and my adorable niece and nephew. I am also lucky to have great in-laws.

2. My friends....many of these people really could be included above. The "poker night" gang has been in some form for so many years. We have experienced a lot together and I love them all dearly. I also am so thankful for all of my OSU friends (who I never get to see anymore) and new friends from work etc.

3. Our unborn baby....I still don't know if it has set in that we are starting a family but I am so thankful that I am at 16 weeks and there have been no problems. I am also thankful to feel like my old self again!

4. My job-I truly love what I do (even when I complain about it). I feel so lucky to get to work with very special kids on a daily basis and to work with such supportive adults (thanks Brian, you are the best boss anyone could ask for!).

5. My animals-I can't believe how much of a crazy animal person I have become but they make me smile. Well...except when Mallory draws blood :/

6. This one should have been moved up to the top, but I am so thankful for my faith and for being one of God's children. There are really no words to describe how lucky I am to have a Jesus that loves and provides.

7. I am thankful that I have all that I need (plus more!). It is easy to always want/wish for more but I need to remember how fortunate that I really am. I have so much more than a large part of this world. I am humbled that I have been so blessed.

8. My family and I's health. This is an easy one to forget about but with all of the families in Fair Grove that are dealing with very difficult and scary circumstances (my prayers go out to the Hollan, Nelson, and Well's families) I need to constantly be happy for the days that I have with people who I love so much!