Thanksgiving Blessings

So it has be a long time since I've written. I look at the month of November and wonder, "Where has this month gone?" Now it's almost Thanksgiving and before long it will be Christmas! I can't believe it!

I love this time of year; the weather is changing, the Christmas decorations are going up, and the Christmas music is blasting all throughout the mall. This time of year reminds me off all the blessings that I have. So just as I have my students write about what they are thankful for, I would like to take the time to reflect upon all of my blessings.

I am thankful for...

• my wonderful husband Nate. I thank God that He brought Nate and I together. He is the love of my life and I thank him for doing so much for me and putting up with me! :)
• my family...mom, dad, Chad, Jaime, and Grandma. I love spending time with them and appreciate all they do for Nate and I.
• Nate's family...mom, dad, Anissa, Craig, and Graham. Since the first day I met them, back at Anissa's wedding, they accepted me with open arms. I love them very much!
• our friends...Rich and Darcie and their beautiful girls. Their friendship means so much to us. They understand our humor and Darcie knows what I am thinking before I even say it.
• my forever friend Kendra and her family of course! She always makes me laugh!
  
• our small group from our church...they are such a wonderful group that goes out of their way to help others. Its great spending time with each other and lifting others up in prayer.
• my job. I truly love what I do. I love seeing the faces of my students when they finally understand what I have been trying to teach to them! I love their thoughts and ideas! Kids are truly a gift from God!
• my faith. I am so blessed because God loves me! I love knowing that He is there when ever I need Him. That is AWESOME!

I hope that each and every one of you have a blessed Thanksgiving. May you spend time with family and friends reflecting on all of your blessings!