thankful...

I am thankful every day. But today is a day to really focus on the things I'm thankful for. To name a few...

• Josh: his patience, his gentleness, his humor, his love for Sydney, his friendship and love for me
• Sydney: her laugh, her smile, her sweet disposition, her new found love for blowing kisses at everything and everyone
• Family: people who really know me and really love me. I'm so thankful for each of you.
• Friends that are like family: people scattered all over the country who I love like family...so very thankful the Lord allowed us to cross paths. Man, I miss so many of you being far away but am so thankful to have you in my life...near or far :)
• A roof over my head, food in my belly, and clothes to keep me warm
• This computer: allowing us to keep in touch across the miles
• Digital cameras: allowing everyone near and far to enjoy watching Sydney change and grow
• A job that makes me feel like I might make a difference
• The sound of crunching leaves under my feet in the fall
• Coupons...love me a good deal :)
• People who know how to cut hair...because one day when my hair grows out from the trauma it experienced the other day, I'm going to get a real haircut and forget that ever happened
• Thanksgiving food....oh man, how I love turkey, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, stuffing, cranberry sauce, rolls, pumpkin pie....mmmmmmmmmm
• And most importantly, the great love and abundant grace of my Lord and Savior

Also...happy 11 months to this precious little girl. I'm more and more thankful for her each second of the day......

Playing the piano at the cottage...