Since this is the month of Thanksgiving, I am going to attempt what a majority of my friends are doing and post one thing per day that I am thankful in my life. Because today is November 3rd and I am already behind, I am going to post three for today. :)

1) My husband. He is my everything and I look forward to "growing old" with him. <3

2) My kids. Brad is our amazing 11-year-old and he has such a kind heart. Jake is our rambunctious 3-year-old and his laughter is contagious!

3) My health. Yes, I have generalized anxiety disorder. Yes, I have migraines. Yes, I have panic attacks. But it could be far worse. I don't have cancer. I don't have a terminal illness. The anxiety disorder and the migraines are frustrating, overwhelming, and painful, but I thank God I'm alive and he has made me perfect and unique in His own way. With Him I can get through this.

Grateful

I am so grateful today. Although I had a rough time as a kid/teen and went through a lot, God still saw my heart and still loved me and carried me through it all. Trusting in Jesus is the best choice I have ever made, and I am so thankful that God didn't give up on me. I am glad he still blessed me with an amazing husband, and two amazing boys, Brad & Jake. There really is no reason I am writing this, just reflecting on what I have come through and where I have come from. God is so good, and I know that I certainly don't deserve his blessings. I was not perfect then, I am not perfect now, and I will never be perfect. But His strength is made perfect in weakness (2 Cor 12:9). I may have prenty of days that I am weak. I will have many trials. When I overcome one, I will give Him the victory, because it is nothing I could have done on my own. I also know that with that victory, soon after will come the next trial. With God, however, all things are possible (Phil 4:13). Not some, ALL. With his power, his strength, his help, I can accomplish what he sets before me. I know that I have many friends on here who are not Christians, and I am not trying to offend anyone by any means, but this is my personal feelings and how my Lord has brought me through. Thanks for reading.

Things I Am Thankful For (in no particular order...)

1. My family. Each and every one of them!
2. My children. Brad is my little scholar and Jake is my little tornado of toddler energy! :)
3. My Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Without HIM, I would be lost in more ways than one.
4. My husband. He loves me even with all my flaws.
5. My house. We are blessed to have a beautiful home. It's not perfect, but we love it just the same.
6. My Pastor & his wife. What a blessing!!!
7. The Bible. "Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth". God's Word to Man.
8. Coffee (yes, I said "in no particular order"!).
9. The goats that ate the coffee "beans" that made them stay up that caused their owner to discover the coffee. Yes, I am thankful for goats. I love coffee that much. http://www.ncausa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=68
10. Southern food. Being Southern. Deep fried yummy goodness. Especially tomorrow, deep fried turkey. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/deep-fried-turkey-recipe/index.html
11. The mall
12. Bare Escentuals. It makes me look human! Although I have not worn a single iota of make-up in 24 days, because I am taking part in "Natural Beauty November" with good friend Ida Mundell & about 50 other ladies on Facebook.
13. My car. I have a Suzuki XL7 & I really like it! Fits family of 4 plus luggage and two Golden Retrievers! :)
14. Speaking of Golden Retrievers... how could I forget?! My pets Max & Cody! (and newly acquired kitty Static).
15. Cookies. I love cookies... and with that...
16. ...milk
17. My cell phone. Or should I say the new cell phone I am getting on "Black Friday". LoL
18. My friends. I have the best friends in the whole wide world. You know who you are!
19. My church family. They are truly like FAMILY. They are absolutely there 110% when you need them, and even before you realize that you need them.
20. Digital cameras. I don't know how I survived with rolls of film before, and I love being able to capture all the great moments that are my life.
21. Bacon. That stuff is awesome!
22. My DVR. What did I do before it existed?
23. Bradley's piano talent that God blessed him with. He is magnificent!
24. Jacob's silliness. Boy keeps me on my toes!
25. Hans' kindness. My husband has such a heart for others.
26. MOPS. I love my Tuesday meetings with some of the most amazing ladies I have ever met. Each mother is different but we do share that common bond all the same - we are MOTHERS.
27. Florida "winters". No snow, but it gets cold enough to frost my windshield! :)
28. Wal-Mart. It's a love/hate relationship really.
29. Baby kisses.
30. The tears that come when you laugh for too long.
31. Children laughing.
32. Health.
33. Happiness.
34. Love.
35. Chocolate.
36. Calendars. Without one I would not know what to do from day-to-day!
37. Cruise ships. Ain't no other way to travel in my opinion. (If you don't like my grammar, see #10)
38. Down comforters
39. Coca Cola in a glass bottle
40. Christmas lights
41. My job. I work for the Gecko. :)
42. Iced tea.
43. God's grace.
44. Hair dye.
45. Tylenol. On days that are a little too much to handle!
46. Prayer. Also for days that are a little too much to handle.
47. Flowers.
48. Music.
49. Google.
50. Sleep.