Thankfulness part 1

Most of my friends are posting one (or several) things a day that they are thankful for till Thanksgiving.
I thought I would write a blog once a week...because what I am thankful for I can't just say in a few sentences.

I am thankful for being saved by Grace. Jesus sacrificed everything to the point of torture then death, so that we may have forgiveness and eternal life with the Father in Heaven. No amount of words can describe how thankful I am for His sacrifice. I am a awful sinful person, yet God loves me so much. No matter how many times I turn away form what He wants me to do, I come back and He welcomes me with open arms. He guides me everyday from the simple and mundane, to the very difficult decisions in life. I have learned that it's easier to just give it all to Him and let Him tell me what to do in those decisions...It's not always easy to know if it is really Him saying this or that...but when the answer comes you just know its right. I am thankful for that.

My heavenly Father spoils me. I would have nothing if it weren't for Him. I know that I would be in a miserable and depressed state it I did not have God with me. I am thankful that He never gave up on me all those years ago when I kept telling him no. Once I finally said "Ok God I give up, I give myself to you and you handle it all"....there was immediate peace. Ever since then no matter how hard things have gotten, I have always had God's peace. There is nothing like it.

I am thankful for my best friend, my husband. He has always been there, even before he was my husband. He is protective, kind, and sweet. He spoils me too. I don't deserve someone so wonderful...and yet God sent Tyrel to me. He takes care of me. He is strong in so many ways. This huge strong tough guy, taking care of a small frail sick lady...carries me when I can't walk. Holds me when I am sick....he holds me when I am well. He is everything I need....he is who God made for me. I am forever grateful.

I am thankful for my Mamma! She is one of the strongest ladies I know. Working hard and always taking care of her kiddos. Even though they are grown adults, she still gives us "treats"  and takes care of us in her mommy way. She's the best Mamma (even though most everyone may say that about their moms). She is the outdoorsy type..Taught me to be tough! She taught me to not be scared of bugs and getting dirty. Although we both hate snakes and mice...eeee. She taught me to not be scared of having cystic fibrosis. She treated me like any other normal kid, I just had to do extra stuff. No big deal, so what. I love that she did that, and that the rest of the family (extended included) did the same. I'm sure when I was younger I tried my hardest to get away with things and play the "sick card", what kid doesnt? lol....but my Mamma played a huge role in who I am today....I am forever thankful she didn't turn me into a sissy cry baby! lol No crying mom!

I am thankful for my family. They are a wonderful mix of people. My brother who is a "tough guy". He is my pal. A former Marine! Sometimes I think we have our own language. We get to talking and it's all over the place, and no one else can keep up...some how we can. We can just hang out on the couch and not say a word, but have a great time. (I love his GF too, she is super cool!) I am thankful he has someone to love and love him back.

I have a HUGE family, meaning all my extended family and in-laws. I don't like calling my "extended family", extended. They are just family. All my aunts, uncles and cousins. We have country folks and city folks (sorta they are country at heart). We have biker chicks, and stay at home mommies. There are hyper ones, and laid back ones. They are all my family. I am thankful I have them in my life, each has a special place and a special memory. Many summers staying the night with some. Horse back riding. Fun photo sessions...and just being silly. You know who you are. I love you all.

Oh my in-laws deserve their own paragraph. I think I am one blessed lady to have the in-laws I do. They aren't in-laws, they are in-loves. My mother and father in-love are two very special people. They took me into their family fold and love on me as if I was blood. All my brother and sister in loves (there are like 6 of them), and all their kids (there are like 10!)....WOW what a wonderful family. They really are the best, and I was made to be a part of it. I am thankful God put them here as my family.

I am thankful for my church family. They are a wonderful bunch of folks of all ages. They love on you and take care of you when your down and when you are up. It is amazing to see how they come together when a friend is in need. It's funny to see how they come together just to have fun! Oh they make me laugh!

I am thankful to our pastor and his family. His wife is sooo funny and loving. She has a calming spirit about her,she lights up a room when she smiles, and you see her love for God in everything she does. I love how she picks on her husband too! lol Their boys are very sweet and respectful. Their daughter is fun and a good friend. Our pastor has a love for God that just beams out from him, and from his family. He has a hunger for God's word and learning more, and teaching God's people. I love how they have become my and Tyrel's friends. I am thankful God put them in our lives.


I think that is enough for this week.
Sorry no photos, no time to find some right now.