Thank Full

I am thankful for the home that we live in and for the lives that we will build here.

I am thankful for a job that makes me smile every day and for the middle schoolers who allow me to be part of their world for a little while.

I am thankful for a church that teaches about the power of prayer, the importance of family, and the strength of faith.

I am thankful for friendships that make me a better person.

I am thankful for the readers who come back here every day to journey with me, without judgment, expectations, or demands.

I am thankful for just enough money in the bank each month.

I am thankful for family who send funny emails, inappropriate texts, and who are worth everything we’ve been through to live close to them again.

I am thankful for an incredibly smart, energetic, innovative, and funny two-year-old son who reminds me every single day that life is just good.

I am thankful for the beautiful smiles, nighttime cuddles, and incredible happiness that my seven-month-old daughter brings into my life.

I am thankful for the person who kisses me every morning, says he loves me every night, and stands beside me every day.

I have a lot to be thankful for this year, but above all of those things, I think I am most thankful for the trials and tribulations in our lives because, through those experiences, I have learned to be thankful for everything else.

Wishing you and your family all the blessings of thankfulness,
Katie, Chris, Michael, and Gracie

17 Comments

Alaina

November 23, 2011 at 9:18 am Reply

ok, so I LOVE that picture of all of you! And what a wonderful list, too. Happy thanksgiving!

Nova Kristin

November 23, 2011 at 9:19 am Reply

What a beautiful picture and beautiful sentiment!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

JenniferLO

November 23, 2011 at 9:50 am Reply

Happy Thanksgiving! I love the pictures of you and your family!

Jen @ Caved In

November 23, 2011 at 9:56 am Reply

Hope you guys have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

molly

November 23, 2011 at 11:29 am Reply

Beautiful photos, Katie. You certainly have much to be thankful for! Have a blessed holiday.

Hildegard

November 23, 2011 at 12:28 pm Reply

And I am grateful (among other things) that my daughter sent me the link to your blog over a year ago and that since that day, you and a cup of coffee are starting my day almost every morning. Thank you for being the person you are and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your whole family!

Claudia

November 23, 2011 at 1:07 pm Reply

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

Thanks for giving us a glimpse of your loving family every day.

PS: You look gorgeous in that picture!

Rebecca @ The Reluctant Housewife

November 23, 2011 at 3:03 pm Reply

Happy Thanksgiving!!!! Hope you have a fabulous time with your family =)

Sarah@Crazy Love Gamble-Style

November 23, 2011 at 4:02 pm Reply

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your beautiful family! I love lists of things that we are thankful for, I find it contagious in the best way! There is nothing better then a world filled with thankful people.

Tressa

November 23, 2011 at 5:25 pm Reply

You are beautiful Katie. Your thankful list is beautiful. Your family is beautiful. I’m thankful for you and your wisdom you share with all of your imaginary friends! You teach me so much by your posts. Happy Thanksgiving friend 🙂