thankful for...

(in no particular order)


• fresh flowers.
• clean sheets.
• running water
• little hands.
• summer vacation.
• tylenol.
• family reunions.
• prayer.
• ice cream.
• cell phones.
• shopping carts.
• maternity leave.
• photographs.
• shade.
• books.
• flip-flops.
• sunsets.
• Christmas.
• computers.
• soldiers.
• wood stoves.
• history books.
• empty dishwasher.
• strawberries.
• cameras.
• friends.
• the Word of God.
• hugs.
• guacamole fresca.
• a card from a friend.
• my mom's apple pie.
• the birth of a child.
• blogs.
• smiles.
• good conversation.
• lawn chairs.
• umbrellas.
• bicycle rides.
• air-conditioning.
• seat belts.
• praise music.
• family.
• peanut buster parfaits.
• sincerity.
• photoshop.
• laughter.
• my cattleman.
• good health.
• a long walk.
• teachers.
• the beach.
• peacefully sleeping children.
• email.
• golf courses.
• still, quiet moments.
• farmers.
• JESUS!

Had a great visit with a friend this afternoon and we decided to create "thankful" lists. Check hers out HERE.
Sounds pretty easy right?!
It was at first.
Thoughts, things, people... they all came flooding into my mind. And then suddenly I started thinking more and writing less and actually began to pray. My prayers were for specific things and praises to God for the many, many blessings that are a part of my every day life... things that sometimes go unnoticed, but really are a crucial part of me... a crucial part of my happiness, and the happiness of my family!

so... what are you thankful for today?!