So much to be thankful for!

As my sister has posted on her blog this week, there is so much to be thankful for this year. Our pastor at church on Sunday encouraged each person to name their blessings one by one. I don't know if I could possibly give the full list of everything that I am incredibly thankful that God has done for me but I will definitely try to hit my highlights for this year.

I want to start with what comes first to my mind, and that is this pregnancy. First of all, I am thankful to even be pregnant. I have struggled most of my adult life with infertility, so to find myself pregnant I was completely surprised and so utterly happy! I am also thankful that the Lord has placed his grace and protection over this little boy inside of me. He has healed my womb from a very scary ordeal and is continuing to grow this child to perfection.

I am also thankful that we moved to CA this year. I have met so many new friends and learned so much about what I am capable of. I went back to work for a few months this year, and even though I was away from my dearest son, I learned much about myself and in the process met a lot of wonderful people, all of which I am incredibly thankful for.

I am thankful that God provided a very nice and convenient place for us to live that was close to my sister. It provided all of our needs for many months. It was also so good that it was so close when we we had to abruptly move out and into my sister's home. Again, another blessing given to us this year, I am so very thankful that my sister's family took us into their home at such a difficult time for us. I trust that the Lord will give them many blessings for their generousity to my family.

I am also just so thankful to be a part of such a large and loving family. Not only my family but my husband's family. We have gotten only encouragement and love from both about our move away from them all, and during this pregnancy they have all been fabulous to us. My husband's sister and her husband have also just welcomed their first child into the family and we are so incredibly thankful for their blessing.

There are many more things to be thankful for this year but I think that hits my highlights. The Lord has been good to us and in return I give Him all the praise and glory for all the wonderful blessings in my life!
Much love and many blessings to you all on this fine Thanksgiving day. :-)