THE THANKFUL LIST

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I’m a very typical type-A personality and really love my lists. I make lists for all kinds of things…grocery, meals, books-to-read, movies-to-watch, miscellaneous purchases, to-do, etc. I get some kind of wonked out satisfaction from crossing things off of a list, and I’ve actually been known to put something on a list that I’ve already done, just so I can cross it off.

So in typical type-A style, here’s my thankful list:

Relationship with God: Sometimes I try to stop and imagine how people live and feel without having hope in the Lord…how people live and feel without the peace and security and salvation of Jesus. I can’t fully imagine how this is, but I do know that I am very thankful for all the goodness and love from God.

My husband: This man is truly the greatest gift to me. He has absolutely blessed my socks off and I love being married to him more than anything else in this world.

Family: I also sometimes try to stop and imagine how people feel who don’t have family. I can’t imagine how lonely that must feel…I am incredibly blessed to have parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws that value each other and take care of each other.

Health: I take good health for granted far too much.

Good food and drink: I like this quote that says, “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” I am grateful for good food and drink, and I think it is good and appropriate to appreciate and be thankful for this.

Music and song: I truly cannot imagine life without music.

Coffee and chocolate: Yes, these two get their own category.

Beauty: Sometimes I try to imagine what the world would be like if everything was just dull and uncreative. Imagine a world without colors or nature or sounds or smells or intricate details. There is so much beauty all around me and I like this.

Forgiveness: I am so thankful to live around people who are gracious and forgiving. I mess up sometimes, and what a good feeling it is to be forgiven.

And on a less serious note, I am also really thankful for socks, sweat pants, and fuzzy sweaters. It’s getting cooooold up here and while I really don’t mind it, I am just glad to have things to bundle up in.

Also thankful and excited to travel to the south for Thanksgiving with my family!

What about you: what are two things (one serious thing, one silly thing) you are thankful for this holiday?

I’d love to hear your thoughts!