Since today is Thanksgiving, I thought I would write a post about some of the things I'm most thankful for.
1. My parents. Two of the funniest, hard working, amazing people I know. They always go out of their way to make sure that I'm happy and healthy, and I couldn't be prouder to call them my parents. They never fail to put a smile on my face and make me laugh when I'm feeling down. They taught me to always stick up for myself and what I believe in. They taught me that no matter what, family comes first, because friendships may come and go but family is forever. They taught me if you really want something, you have to work for it instead of sitting around waiting for it to happen. But most of all, they taught me that strength is a choice, and that I could either wake up every morning and think of all the things I've lost, or I could wake up every morning and be grateful for all of the things I still have. I love you mommy and daddy (:
2. My sister. We balance each other out. She's crazy, outgoing, and adventurous whereas I'm timid, quiet, and reserved. She's my best friend; always has been and always will be. She taught me to "play to win", and that other people's doubt can be turned into motivation. She's always there even when I feel like no one else is. She has such an impact on my life, whether it's the little things like driving with the windows down during the summer, singing at the top of our lungs and honking as we drive by golf courses or the more serious sister-to-sister conversations we have, she always manages to brighten my day. I LOVE YOU SISSY POOP. (aka Lys)
3. Our Country. Even when it seems like our countries leaders might not be making the best decisions, we have to remind ourselves how blessed we are to be living in a free country where we can practice our religion freely, without the fear of being imprisoned or even put to death because of the God we believe in.
4. A warm house, a kitchen full of food, running water, a bed, two family vehicles, my cell phone, and a television. Things most people in our country consider 'necessities', without realizing that an immense amount of people in this world don't have a single one of those.
5. God's Grace. Through all of my failures and with all of my faults, God has never and will never turn His back on me.
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Now obviously these aren't the only things that I'm thankful for. I'm thankful for every single wonderful thing God has blessed me with in this life and just thought I would share a few of those with you. Happy Thanksgiving!
