we are thankful for

- my sweet girl Siena Joy. How life can vanish so quickly. In loving memory of Madison Paige.

- going to a wedding and having fun with my mother in law!

- when Chris forgives me for disrespecting him

- $ for my new blog

- Spring, sun, cherry blossoms, light out @ 6pm

- a break from busyness

- close friends who are there to give us what we need

- asking for friend's forgiveness and receiving an amazing response

- having an amazing first month at the Clayton's home

- learning Galatians 5:16, walk by the Spirit and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh

- cherishing sweet time with my baby

- friends watching Siena

- Buyer for the Highlander

- Salvation! Christ died for me while I was still a sinner! Hallelujah!

- sanctification and transformation! By God's grace we can change.

- praying for reconciliation with a friend and receiving that exactly.

- watching the birth of my friend's baby girl

- my mom and her sweet heart, how she gifts me with TJs, food, and love

- friends sending Starbs cards in the mail

- PT's first day of school; thinking about my childhood and our kid(s)

- the mens advance; thank you that all the men in our CG are going!

- weather, I constantly see the Lord in the rain, sun, wind, and snow.

- S&A having us over and giving us yummy french chocolate pastries

- all of lifes modern conveniences. esp. iPhone, computer, boogie wipes, chapstick and Siena's playmat

- A's sweet response to us leaving, she knew we would at some point...

- friends crying when we told them about SD; shows true friendship

- clothes from friends and people we don't know well for Siena

- HEALING for Chris' sickness

- $20 on the floor...

- the Lord bringing me to this high place of treasuring all moments with SJ

- inlaws paying for SJ's party

- spouse serving the other when ill

- ability to share Jesus with others

- the Lord telling us to go to SD, His will be done!

- 1) we aren't out of money 2) we aren't unemployed 3)we aren't homeless 4) we don't have major illnesses 5) we haven't lost a child

- our 1st support appointment was SO encouraging

- friends bringing us food when Chris was sick.

- Siena napping.

- Siena saying first words; esp Hi Dada!

- an amazing friend who blesses us constantly with food, fun memories, and money when we really need it.

- holding my mom's hand at the women's retreat - knowing that we will do this for eternity; praising Jesus together!

- knowing God is working through this possible internship. we don't know what it looks like yet but we bet as we read this we do. 3/20/11 (YEP!)

- papa accepting Jesus before he passed away.

- special friends and how we connect on every level in life

- N&O calling out of the blue wanting to support us!

- a clean kitchen

- Clayton's letting us live with them

- meeting D's and G's in Orlando; lifelong friends!

- amazing vacation with friends!

(Just a little glimpse into our Thanksgiving and what we have been thankful for in 2011)