ThankFULL
It's been quite a while since I last blogged. It's not that I haven't had quite a bit to talk about. It's not that I haven't wanted to share. Busy doesn't seem to be the appropriate word for the long delay either. Since I can't adequately explain my hiatus I will just begin again....
I have much to be thankful for this year. I have a new car. We were able to refinance our previous home. We completed our adoption of Brittany and Maddie Brooke. We are almost finished building our dream home. Life has been great in 2015 and as we near the end of this year my heart is full of blessings.
None of these items have occurred in a vacuum or in singularity. Most of this has occurred in conjunction with each other and various normal life happenings. You could say that my family has been on a bit of a roller coaster this year. There have been moments when Lexi and I have had to stop for a 'breather' and there have been moments where our sanity and senility have been questionable. I will state again that going from a family of 3 to a family of 5 has been challenging, to say the least.
Through everything I can state emphatically that we are thankFULL. There's not been a moment through everything that we haven't felt the huge support of our friends and family. We are truly blessed with a wonderful support system that extends beyond Tifton, Douglas, Valdosta and Georgia. When things were not so good a simple note, message, IM, hug, or smile were given and it was greatly appreciated. I'm Thankful!
I have watched family members struggle this year. I have seen death take some friends and relatives of family and friends that were here last Thanksgiving but are not here now. I have watched disease and illness sap the strength and will from many and even those in my own family. I know that life has been difficult for some this year. Watching the social media feed at times is very disheartening when you know so many going through so much. It's at those times and in those moments that I give back the gifts of love I have been given by reaching out through various methods to let them know they are loved and thought of and are being held tightly in care and concern. I am thankful that I can be a shoulder to lean on and that God allows me to encourage others as I have been encouraged myself. I'm Thankful!
As I approach Thanksgiving Day this week I must say that Black Friday and shopping are not as important to me this year as in previous years. Do I need a good deal on some Christmas items.... sure! Does the thought of fighting over a $2 food chopper at Wal-Mart at 4 a.m. excite me..... sadly yes it does! This year I won't be doing that. I plan on spending the majority of my Thanksgiving break in good company with family coming from near and far. I want to enjoy the gift of fellowship while I can. The person you talk with this holiday may not be here next year to celebrate. I'm Thankful for this year!
I want to be present. I don't want another holiday to go by ruminating over the past or worrying over the future. I want to be present and thankful.... how about you?
jamie
I have much to be thankful for this year. I have a new car. We were able to refinance our previous home. We completed our adoption of Brittany and Maddie Brooke. We are almost finished building our dream home. Life has been great in 2015 and as we near the end of this year my heart is full of blessings.
None of these items have occurred in a vacuum or in singularity. Most of this has occurred in conjunction with each other and various normal life happenings. You could say that my family has been on a bit of a roller coaster this year. There have been moments when Lexi and I have had to stop for a 'breather' and there have been moments where our sanity and senility have been questionable. I will state again that going from a family of 3 to a family of 5 has been challenging, to say the least.
Through everything I can state emphatically that we are thankFULL. There's not been a moment through everything that we haven't felt the huge support of our friends and family. We are truly blessed with a wonderful support system that extends beyond Tifton, Douglas, Valdosta and Georgia. When things were not so good a simple note, message, IM, hug, or smile were given and it was greatly appreciated. I'm Thankful!
I have watched family members struggle this year. I have seen death take some friends and relatives of family and friends that were here last Thanksgiving but are not here now. I have watched disease and illness sap the strength and will from many and even those in my own family. I know that life has been difficult for some this year. Watching the social media feed at times is very disheartening when you know so many going through so much. It's at those times and in those moments that I give back the gifts of love I have been given by reaching out through various methods to let them know they are loved and thought of and are being held tightly in care and concern. I am thankful that I can be a shoulder to lean on and that God allows me to encourage others as I have been encouraged myself. I'm Thankful!
As I approach Thanksgiving Day this week I must say that Black Friday and shopping are not as important to me this year as in previous years. Do I need a good deal on some Christmas items.... sure! Does the thought of fighting over a $2 food chopper at Wal-Mart at 4 a.m. excite me..... sadly yes it does! This year I won't be doing that. I plan on spending the majority of my Thanksgiving break in good company with family coming from near and far. I want to enjoy the gift of fellowship while I can. The person you talk with this holiday may not be here next year to celebrate. I'm Thankful for this year!
I want to be present. I don't want another holiday to go by ruminating over the past or worrying over the future. I want to be present and thankful.... how about you?
jamie
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