Thankful for much...

I've been trying to keep up with everyone else on Facebook and post something daily that I'm thankful for but I digress....I'm sure there have been days I have missed. There have also been days that even though I TRULY am thankful, I haven't really felt much like expressing it. So I decided to blog a big huge thankful post! And in no particular order, I am thankful for:

1. Celexa!!!!! I am feeling better and better every day! Thank you, God for creating people smart enough to figure out that some of us don't just "get sad about stuff". It's a chemical imbalance in our brains that is beyond our control. And thank you that as more and more people realize that it IS common and uncontrolable, the stigma of needing such medicine is slowly dissapating.

2. my faith! I am judged constantly or so it feels like and if I didn't know better I would quickly lose my faith. I am thankful for God's Word that tells me there is NO CONDEMNATION for those in Christ Jesus and that once we are truly His, NOTHING can snatch us from His hands. People are fallible, God isn't. His mercy and love endures forever. He knows the depths of my heart and he loves me the same. He is amazing!

3. My amazing children! I am SO PROUD of all three of them! I am blessed to be their mom and I delight in everything they do!

4. My ex husband. Despite all we have been through, he remains the one person I can truly count on. Not just for our children but for me as well. I wish that I had been a better wife to him. But I am glad we are still the best of friends.

5. My other friends---Dede, Frances, Angela, Anji, Tammy,  and those I've gotten close to through Facebook--Christy, Brenda, Kim, Leah, Jason, Michael and for my prayer warriors, Donna, Jenny, Jenny, Laine, Shalita and so many others!

6. My family. We have had our ups and downs, our differences and spats, especially in the last two years but much like the Lord loves me, nothing will ever make me stop loving them. Even during the times I have to distance myself from them physically, I never distance myself emotionally. I love them dearly!

7. My landlord. I know many who rent from slumlords that never fix anything. I am thankful to have a home that keeps us warm, dry and safe!

8. My neighbors. Especially during football season, for putting up with my loud, crazy self and for jumping right in there with me sometimes! They help keep my grass cut, watch out for my dog and even open stubborn jars when I can't!

9. My creativity. I am thankful that I learned to sew and can create something from nothing when I need to, or just when I want to.

10. My education. I had the BEST time at Birmingham-Southern. I made lifelong friends, had so much fun and learned so much.  Many have questioned that I wasted so much time and money on a degree I wasn't using but in the last few weeks, I have become ever aware how thankful I am to have it to fall back on. I'm looking forward to returning to that field and using what I know to bless my family financially.

11. My Tide! Not just our amazing football team but the University of Alabama itself. My son is having a GREAT time and getting a superb education. I am thankful that he was able to "go away" to college without going "far"!

12. My wine! And other alcohol! And coffee! And coke! And chocolate! and all the "sinful", indulgent things that keep me going sometimes!

13. My music taste. I'm glad I dont just like one genre but that I can appreciate a variety of musical talent and find solace in so much of it.

14. My car! I love love love my Miranda! lol I am thankful she's dependable, fun and doesn't cost me too much money.

15. My sense of humor. I am glad that I am able to laugh sometimes as it really does help lift my spirits. I am glad I am able to make others laugh, too, though it's not always on purpose!

16. My ability to cook. I do enjoy it. I am glad I learned from the best--my mom! I only wish I had more people to cook for sometimes.

17. My passions. I love that I am a huge breastfeeding advocate (not a huge breast advocate, though I have nothing against it! lol), am passionate about orphans and missions and a few other things!

18. My knee doctor and his u/s tech. I am glad I sought a second opinion and found that I had options and could continue doing the things I love.

19. My dog. She is a constant source of unconditional love and laughter. She also fulfills my need to keep "babying" something.

20. My body. It may not be perfect but it's mine and I know it well. I know what it's done and what it can do. I have great hair, great boobs, pretty hands and feet and a rare eye-color that I'm proud of. I also have good skin!

Yes, I have much to be thankful for and though I'm not always successful, I try to remember how blessed I am each and every day, not just on Thanksgiving. But I am thankful for Thanksgiving and the opportunity to reflect on it all. Not to mention, seeing family and eating good food!

Happy Thanksgiving!