I am Grateful.

For Jesus.  For the country that I live in that despite it's current economical situation is still richly blessed.  For the freedom that I have to write whatever I want on this blog without persecution.  For my husband who loves Jesus, loves me, and respects the institution of marriage as a mirror for Christ's relationship with the church.  For my marriage in general and God's blessing on it.  For my mom who is still here, is healthy, and has hair.  For my in-laws who cleaned my house this morning.  For FOUR grandparents.  For 5 almost 6 siblings that I'm lucky enough to call my 5 almost 6 closest friends.  For the sister that I prayed for all my life.  For our health.  For animals that have been entrusted to us that have brought us so much joy.  For the children's ministry at Elevation and for the hearts of all of the people who serve in it.  For women in my life that have invested in me in my marriage and for women in my life that have invested in me in my job.  For a job that I love, and for the people who taught me how to do it.  For really smart co-workers.  For God's obvious favor in that I can do my job at all.  For a Clemson University diploma with my name on it and the little letters under my name that let me think that at some point I was reasonably intelligent.  For a house that we love and for the ability to pay our bills.  For cars, clothes, and for all of the material things that make our lives easier.  For a Holiday during which we can consciously acknowledge all of the things in our lives that should make us totally unabashedly grateful.