grateful
With so many things happening in my life over the past couple of weeks I wanted to consciously make an effort to sit for a moment, reflect, and write a bit about thankfulness. (I'm sure if you navigated away from this site - Don't! - and did a blog search of all the people writing lists of things they are thankful for this week I am sure there would be thousands. So I guess I am merely adding my voice to the throng).
I'm most thankful for the forgiveness of Christ, and the fact that we've been given another chance to live life to its fullest. I'm also grateful for my family who has grows more dear to me with each year... I love how my parents have let me grow and change, and how they've been just as much friends in my life as they have been authority figures. I'm also thrilled for the way my relationships with my sweet sisters have developed and changed as the three of us have grown into young women. I am so proud of you both.
As a little girl I had this idealistic way of how my life would be, even lamenting from time to time the day that I would have to leave my daddy's house and get married. (Little did I know, I would be back!) :) It's nice to know that life can turn out better than we ever imagined, and that our relationships can be deeply forged. I'm also thankful for friendships that I've carried all throughout my life, and those who have become dear to me even through just the past few years. Isn't that what makes our life so special anyway? The people who make each day full of learning, encouragement, intrigue and fun? Iron sharpens iron, my friends.
Finally (after giving a nod to discount shopping, Sephora, iTunes, Arrested Development and Chai to name a few), I am thankful for the new opportunities that each day can bring. It's amazing how you can go to bed feeling like you're ready for some areas of your life to change, and the next day can offer a new beginning you thought may never come.
I have some special news that came about today, but I need another day or two before it goes public on this site. I promise I won't leave you hanging.
You can be thankful for that!
I'm most thankful for the forgiveness of Christ, and the fact that we've been given another chance to live life to its fullest. I'm also grateful for my family who has grows more dear to me with each year... I love how my parents have let me grow and change, and how they've been just as much friends in my life as they have been authority figures. I'm also thrilled for the way my relationships with my sweet sisters have developed and changed as the three of us have grown into young women. I am so proud of you both.
As a little girl I had this idealistic way of how my life would be, even lamenting from time to time the day that I would have to leave my daddy's house and get married. (Little did I know, I would be back!) :) It's nice to know that life can turn out better than we ever imagined, and that our relationships can be deeply forged. I'm also thankful for friendships that I've carried all throughout my life, and those who have become dear to me even through just the past few years. Isn't that what makes our life so special anyway? The people who make each day full of learning, encouragement, intrigue and fun? Iron sharpens iron, my friends.
Finally (after giving a nod to discount shopping, Sephora, iTunes, Arrested Development and Chai to name a few), I am thankful for the new opportunities that each day can bring. It's amazing how you can go to bed feeling like you're ready for some areas of your life to change, and the next day can offer a new beginning you thought may never come.
I have some special news that came about today, but I need another day or two before it goes public on this site. I promise I won't leave you hanging.
You can be thankful for that!
2 Comments:
im thankful for YOU amber....
I am thankful for you, too. You always seem to have the perfect word of encouragement...just what I need just when I need it. Love ya, Girl!
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