1. A husband that will do whatever it takes to let me stay home and be just “Mommy”.
2. This little boy…even on days filled with tantrums, I love him more than life itself.
3. Cold Pumpkin Pie with whipped cream…for breakfast the day after Thanksgiving. (I can’t wait!)
4. Our “Happy Brown House” in all it’s messy glory.
5. Our diaper fairy…she lowers my budget with each box of diapers that appear at our door.
6. Hydrangea bushes in full bloom…and handpicked bouquets.
7. Etsy orders to fund my craft budget…and my grocery budget!
8. A place to call home.
9. An education……which I’m not fully using at the moment (see #1).
10. A comfortable chair purchased from a yard sale instead of the new expensive chair I wanted at the time.
11. Freedom and the people who fight to protect it.
12. Beautiful fabric to play with.
13. Friends who feel like family.
14. Coupons…and how the use of them has changed our budget tremendously.
15. People God has brought into my life to fill in the empty spaces left from a broken relationship in my family.
16. Quiet moments full of cuddles and kisses from Jonah.
17. The freedom to worship as I choose
18. DVR! We never have to watch commercials anymore!
19. A husband that understands me better than I understand myself at times. He sees right to my core.
20. A comfy bed and a full night’s sleep. (Jonah is a wonderful sleeper…most of the time)
21. Ray’s Granny…even though I don’t always show it.
22. Childhood memories that make me smile
23. Rough times and the life lessons learned.
24. The beginning of my favorite time of the year–I love Christmas!!!
25. Blog friends & inspiration
26. A happy and healthy child
27. My MOPS group
28. Playdates
29.Naptime craft sessions
…all these things are great, but most of all I’m thankful for….
30. A Savior that loves me so much he came to die for my sins and take my place on the cross. I’m forgiven. My debt is paid.
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What a nice list-I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
You are so blessed. God is so good! I'm thankful for you, Sara. You have challenged me and encouraged me in so many ways. I hope you have a great week. See you soon.