The other night I had time to just sit and think. Reagan was out of town and it was just me and a quiet house... so I had a lot of time to think and reflect. I loved being able to sit there and smile about the things God has blessed me with and the things I have to be grateful for.
I am grateful that I have a husband who loves me unconditionally. The first morning he was gone on his business trip I woke up to a note saying, "Good morning sweet heart, I love you so much and I miss you on the first day." My heart melted just a little bit. The story behind that is he always tells me the first day of a business trip is a day of freedom and that absence makes the heart grow fonder, but by the second day he is missing me... well this time I was missed on the first day, the second day and the third day. This time around by the third day we both could not wait to see each other and be home with one another. Sappy love story... I know. I just loved the thoughtfulness of that note and the reminder to cherish every day I have with my hubby.
I am grateful for a God who carries me through each day. I love how He knows the plans for my future better than I ever will and knows the most intimate parts of my heart. He is always there for me and gives me hope to strive to be more like Him each day. I love that I can talk to Him through prayer about anything and that He hears my heart when others may not. Thank you Lord for the price you paid for me by dying on the cross.
I am grateful that I work with such wonderful people each day- even if it only is for half the day. I love my time I spend with my school friends and the support they give me. They are so wonderful and I am going to miss them so much once the school year ends. I have learned A LOT this year and looking back now I would not have it any other way. Life is about growing and learning and I have done a lot of both this year!
I am grateful for my bible study ladies on Wednesday night. Our group has grown so much and it is such a joy to gather with so many women who have a passion for learning more about the Lord and loving on others. Every Wednesday I look forward to meeting with these ladies and would not have it any other way. They have blessed me in more ways than I could have ever imagined.
I am grateful for the couples bible study we are getting plugged into with our church. I feel that we are learning a lot and getting to fellowship each Sunday night with some incredible couples. Times spent with these families is making our faith walks and marriage with one another even stronger.
I am grateful for family. The time with them is precious and something I definitely do not take for granted. I hold family very close to my heart and I truly do not know what I would do without them. They laugh with me, cry with me, celebrate with me, and bring me pure Joy... nothing is better than the love of family.
These are just a few of the things that came to my mind as I sat and really thought about all I had to be grateful for... it was a good night of reflection and something I did not want to forget.
Well off to get my day off from school started - no more lounging for me! Happy Fiesta to those of you who live in San Antonio!!
Do not let this day pass you without stopping and thinking... "What am I grateful for???"
"Lord thank you for your grace and all you have blessed me with."
