Top 10 things I am thankful for this year.
1) My mom-the one who has dealt with my drama since day 1.
2)The boys/men in my family-they have taught me to be strong and how to deal with constantly being uncomfortable. Thanks guys!
3) My farm-I call it mine because that is exactly what it has become. My 2nd family, my home, my farm.
4) The opportunity to coach basketball at my alma mater-love those girls!
5) The freedom to worship freely, and actively and openly pursue a relationship with my Heavenly Father.
6) A job that pushes me to always do better. A job that demands practice of grace and patience daily. A job that was obviously made for me.
7) Jellybeans and coffee beans-no explaining needed
8) Wonderful friends who know when to listen, when to advise, and when to tell me to grow up and get over trivial things.
9) Basketball Season-it's been ingrained since birth. I. just. can't. help. it.
10)My education-many don't have the opportunities I have had. Can I just go back and be a college student forever?
I leave you some words of thanks from a few of my favorite 5 year olds.
"I'm thankful for pumpkin pie."
"I'm thankful for my cat Margaret."
"I'm thankful for my family."
"I'm thankful for my shoes. Aren't they pretty shoes? They are new. I got them this morning (*clarification that she meant last night)."
I'm thankful for life. The ability to live is often taken for granted. Let me live and let life shine through my actions, words, and thoughts.