I am thankful for....

Thanksgiving has come and gone. It was another wonderful time spent with family and friends. I am currently in Oklahoma with my parents and brother. We spent Thanksgiving with my aunt and uncle, my cousin and her husband and their adorable baby, Elise, my uncle's mother and my grandfather. We had a delicious meal (my aunt and cousin are wonderful cooks and my cousin's husband is a chef!) and a great visit. I am so thankful for my family. I decided to make a list of the things I am thankful for so here goes!

My parents and their unconditional love

My brother and his girlfriend, Carrie

My grandparents in heaven

My Granddaddy who is still with us

My aunts and uncles and cousins and their families

Thanksgiving meals with my family

Time off from my job :)

My teammates and co-workers

Having a job I love and being able to support myself

My students

My friends

My roommate Sarah and her dog (my niece) Mattie

Having a home

Being able to apply to grad school

Visiting Oklahoma and safe travel

Books and a love for reading

Sleep (and getting more sleep on vacation)

Prayer and time with God

Braum's milk (oh, how I miss you Braum's)

Movies in 3D :) (Tangled and MegaMind were AWESOME!)

Watching movies with friends

Laughter

Pictures and the memories they capture

My computer and its ability to help me stay connected to others

My health

My mental health :)

My counselor

Support of my friends and family

Being able to worship in my church with fear of persecution

Soldiers and troops protecting our country

My loving church family

My mentor, Brenda

My small group

Reading the Bible

Wow....I am blessed. The more I have studied solitude this month, the more God has shown me the important of balance in growing a more intimate relationship with Him and serving and loving the body of Christ. Both are vital and important.

I am thankful for you all....hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!