One week from today is Thanksgiving … only one week!  I’m not saying that to strike fear into you, just out of complete shock frankly.  I can’t believe it’s that time of year again.  I was hoping things would go a little slower this year, but it seems that they have sped up instead.  In it all though, today especially I’m deeply pondering things and find myself profoundly thankful on many levels.  I absolutely do NOT have time to list everything I’m thankful for, so here’s the top two.

I’m thankful for my childrens’ health, I SOOOOO know how amazing it is to have all 6 boys healthy at the same time … especially this far into November.  Three of them had a stomach bug in September … that’s it!  I’m being completely honest when I say that this fact alone boggles my mind (poor thing).  It is during this very time of year that many of our children have succumbed to illness, from the regular cold bug to RSV and other bronchial issues … especially the twins.  This year though, even the twins are delightfully healthy (though not always delightful in other ways – they are two after all).

I’m thankful for the bountiful gifts I’ve been given by God … both spiritually and physically.  I know that my house isn’t much by … well … almost anyone’s standards, but it’s a house, and we’ve been provided for – it’s my choice how I react to it.  I’ve been in awe today when the depth of a lovely book I’ve been reading has reminded me once again, what we were created for and His divine purpose for us.

Thankfulness is an ongoing thing with me, sometimes I forget to be thankful and need a swift kick in the rear to remind me, other times the reminder comes like a whisper as I am once again reminded of the power of our mighty Creator.

Feel free to leave a comment listing a few things you’re thankful for … or, if you’re a blogger, post about it and leave a comment with a link to that post so we can visit you!

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