Thanksgiving Day 30 - Sunshine!!

So Monday I was thankful for the brisk winter weather, although we didn't see much sunshine, but today I am very thankful to see the beautiful, bright, cheery sunshine!

I love the sun for many reasons - in the Summer months we are able to bask in it while working on our tans (ha ha....mine needs lots of work!), in the Winter months it warms our bodies when we stand in its direct path (especially if we're wearing a dark color), in the Fall it illuminates the beautifully changing red, yellow, and orange leaves, and in the Spring it welcomes warmer weather and new growth on trees, flowers, grass, etc.

The sun makes me smile....so let the sun shine in!!

Thanksgiving Day 29 - Personal/Sick Days at Work

So today I woke up and felt completely exhausted. My body was screaming, "You need more rest young lady....and that baby inside you needs you to rest so that you will be ready to greet her properly!". So, I listened to what my body was telling me, and put myself on bedrest today. I am so thankful that I work for a company that doesn't make a big "to do" about me taking the sick time they give me, and I've earned, each year. Working in retail management, anytime (which was very rare) I needed a sick day, I was questioned about it and almost persuaded that I wasn't really sick and that I would be in trouble if I took time. So, I am very thankful that I can take a much needed day to rest without being harrassed about it!

I am feeling much better after the extra rest.....;)

Thanksgiving Day 28 - Winter weather

I am thankful for winter weather! Living in the South, it's not often that we see what you would call "true" seasonal weather, so today I am thankful for the brisk winter temperatures we've been having. It is nice to cuddle up under a blanket, with a cup of hot chocolate, in front of a twinkling Christmas tree on chilly nights at home! And, it's nice to finally put to good use all those cute sweaters and coats we have!

Also, something about the chill in the air prepares me for the Christmas season!

Thanksgiving Day 27 - The internet

Today I am thankful for the internet and how easy it makes our lives on a daily basis. We have access to volumes of information at our fingertips and can re-unite with "old" friends and families through social networking, it's just amazing the things we can do via the internet. And I especially like blogging as well!

Thanksgiving Day 26 - Our Home(s)

Today I am thankful that the Lord has blessed us to own our home, and to have the opportunity to purchase another, larger,  foreclosure home that we will move in as soon as renovations are completed. There are so many families who are not afforded this opportunity and I am so thankful to the Lord for providing shelter for my family and me.

Thank you Lord for our home, and may your love abound in it!

Thanksgiving Day 25 - My Parents

Today I am thankful for my parents and all they have done for me over the years. We've all been through exciting and challenging times, but we have grown together as a result. I am thankful that they have been there for me, and especially today as they are keeping Jackson so that I can relax a little bit and get some things done at the house in preparation for Christmas!

I love you Mom and Dad!

Thanksgiving Day 24 - Our troops

Happy Thanksgiving!!

I am so thankful for all the soldiers who give up their time with family to go abroad and protect the freedom's we enjoy each day. Not only abroad, but here at home as well. May they be blessed with a very special Thanksgiving today and may the Lord protect and guide them.