Thankfulness

As I start working on our Thanksgiving menu, I can’t help but think about all the reasons I am thankful this year, and at this moment.  Here is just a sampling of what crossed my mind today:

• I have two terrific toddlers.
• We are working toward paying off our debts, and we hope we’re only about a year (or less!) away from making that happen (mortgage excepted).
• I can have a tiff with my husband over the phone while he is out of town, yet resolve it before bedtime.
• Our family has been rather healthy this year.
• I’ve been working hard toward a personal goal, and so far have made significant progress toward that goal’s completion.
• I am continually humbled by and grateful for God’s free gift of salvation though I can never deserve it.
• My marriage has become stronger over nearly seven years now.  I am so richly blessed.  I know that it’s not my naturally sweet disposition that has kept us going!
• Skinny Cow.  Yum.
• We have great family and friends and a terrific church family!