Thankful

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I think about all that I have been blessed with throughout my life... 

My husband.  I can't even begin to describe the deepness of my love for Andy.  He means everything to me.  He has given me confidence in myself, he has shown me how to stand up for what I believe in, he builds my self-esteem up daily, he encourages me, he always supports me, and he loves me no matter what.  He is an amazing husband and my best friend.  I couldn't imagine my life without him in it.

My mom.  My mom is one of my best friends.  She loves me unconditionally.  She supports me in everything that I do and have done.  I don't think she ever missed a single cross country meet, basketball game, or track meet throughout my junior high and high school career.  She is always there for me when I need someone to listen.  I am so thankful to have her as my mom and no one can ever replace her.

My brother, college education, job, family, friends, home, cars, food, pets, in-laws, health, money... God has blessed me with much in my life.  I don't deserve any of it; yet He continues to bless me and my family.

One of Andy's basketball players lost his father in a car accident last weekend, and it just makes you stop and think.  There are so many things that I stress about in life, but in the end does it really matter?  What matters are the people around me... us... that support us, love us, and care for us.  The life that God has given us is so precious, but I take it for granted every day.  My hope and prayer is that I can really reflect on this past week and remind myself of what is truly important in my life.