So much to be grateful for!

I can’t believe this is the first year that I’ve done a “month of thanks” prior to thanksgiving day…it has made me extremely aware of the blessings in my life! A month will not be enough time to record it all :)

November 5th

I’m thankful for my family! They are beyond precious to me!

Thank you, momma, for introducing me to my sweet Jesus, for ALWAYS encouraging me (you’ve always made me feel like I could accomplish anything), for listening, for knowing when to be MOM and when to be FRIEND, for being the ultimate example of how to serve others through word and deed, for EVERY home cooked meal you’ve ever made for me (you truly are THE BEST cook I know)!!!! You are the best momma in the world!

Thank you, daddy, for teaching me how to work hard (even though I didn’t like it at the time), for teaching me (by example) what I should look for in a husband (kindness, gentleness, strength, etc)  for ALWAYS being there for me, for providing for ALL my needs and most of my “wants”, for teaching me (and expecting me to use) manners AT ALL TIMES, for teaching me to respect others and myself! I’m SO proud to be a daddy’s girl!

Thank you Big SIS, for being my unwavering friend, for loving me during those times I was “unlovable”, for being my biggest supporter in everything I’ve ever done, for late night talks, for crying with me and laughing with me, for ALWAYS being willing to help me (I’m not going to mention specifics but I still can’t believe how selfless you were the day of JT’s 2nd birthday party)!!! You are an amazing sister and I love you to pieces!

I’m extremely thankful for MY IN-LAWS!  Every single one of you are so very special to me!  I never, ever understand all the “bad in-law” jokes…seriously, I just don’t get them! You’ve loved me and taken me in as your own. I am forever grateful to have you all in my life!

November 6

I’m really grateful for growing up a Southern Girl. More specifically,  a Mississippi Girl from a small town. Here, tea is sweet but our accent is even sweeter. After living away for a short period of time, I will admit…we DO talk funny! But it’s also beautiful…almost like we sing our words! It’s ALMOST worth moving away for awhile to be able to “hear” what we really sound like :)  I love that we call people “sugar” and “darlin” and that someone is always “gettin their heart blessed”!  I love that people still “just drop in” for a visit and that “y’all” is both singular and plural! I love that people here still wave to you (even if they are “blessing your heart” under their breath) ;) I love that we still teach our children to say “yes maam and yes sir”!  Thank you, God, for lettting me grow up in the South!