While I was jumping on the tramp the other day with my niece Grace, I decided to tell her the story of Thanksgiving and then begin naming things I was thankful for. She caught on real quick and started telling me things she is grateful for...like turkeys and watching movies.
Anyway, this got me thinking about a "I am thankful for..." blog post. Of course I am thankful for the usual things said: family, friends, health, job, God, food, etc. But here is a list of a few more specific things that I am thankful for.
I AM THANKFUL FOR...
My fluffy down pillows
Zumba class - "Feeling good, Feeling fly, Feeling sexy!"
Laughter - whether it's my own or someone else's
Letters addressed to me sitting in the mailbox
Love Poems
Art museums
Almost crying twice in my music class because the song was that beautiful
Boots and skinny jeans
Tampons (Sorry for the awkwardness...but really, what a great invention!)
Fresh Fruit
Grahm Canyon Ice Cream from the Creamery
Homework that includes watching a Spanish Soap Opera and an Italian film
The smell of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Cloves all mixed together
Lingering hugs
Studying the D&C this semester
Dreaming
The Humanities computer labs at the JFSB and the comfy chairs on the 3rd floor
Pencil skirts
A body that heals its own cuts and bruises
Sun block
Corn bags
Chapstick
Romper Pajamas
The words "Te Quiero"
frozen grapes
The power of the atonement
Being able to do laundry at my parent's house
Prayer and the promise that if I ask, I shall receive (Matt. 7:7)
Families that are forever
Contacts
Knowing that no matter what grade I receive on my final exams, Christmas will still come!
When I really start thinking about it, I realize there is an endless list of things I am thankful for. I am truly blessed in a myriad of ways and I should have a heart of thanksgiving each day of the year. God has blessed me infinitely. The fact that I will be spending a few glorious days with a family that loves one another and supports one another is a blessing in and of itself. Then add the large smorgasbord of food we'll be eating, the friends we'll visit, the laughter we'll share, the Messiah Sing Along at Symphony Hall, and putting up Christmas decorations to the voice of good ol' Bing Crosby, and you have a perfect Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I sure am thankful for the time you spend to read my random thoughts and experiences as I try to suck out all the marrow of life.
Pencil skirts
A body that heals its own cuts and bruises
Sun block
Corn bags
Chapstick
Romper Pajamas
The words "Te Quiero"
frozen grapes
The power of the atonement
Being able to do laundry at my parent's house
Prayer and the promise that if I ask, I shall receive (Matt. 7:7)
Families that are forever
Contacts
Knowing that no matter what grade I receive on my final exams, Christmas will still come!
When I really start thinking about it, I realize there is an endless list of things I am thankful for. I am truly blessed in a myriad of ways and I should have a heart of thanksgiving each day of the year. God has blessed me infinitely. The fact that I will be spending a few glorious days with a family that loves one another and supports one another is a blessing in and of itself. Then add the large smorgasbord of food we'll be eating, the friends we'll visit, the laughter we'll share, the Messiah Sing Along at Symphony Hall, and putting up Christmas decorations to the voice of good ol' Bing Crosby, and you have a perfect Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! I sure am thankful for the time you spend to read my random thoughts and experiences as I try to suck out all the marrow of life.
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