Thursday, December 29, 2011

Thankful in November 2011

Thankful

Day 1: that I have a godly husband. You are my rock!

Day 2: my upbringing by wonderful parents.

Day 3: my beautiful firstborn, Laura Lee! You have such a sweet spirit!

Day 4: My son, Gus. Altho a Longhorn fan, he's a blast and always there for us.

Day 5: Our Justin/Brooke for staying close to us - even when the miles between us are many.

Day 6: God's written Word! I love it!

Day 7: Andrew: our first grandbaby and the light of our lives.

Day 8: Asher: our 3 year old grandson whose bear hugs melt our hearts.

Day 9: Julie, my late big sis. She taught me to love and appreciate nature. We had soooo many laughs. And she gave our family Lissa and Will!

Day 10: for the best in-laws! I miss my mom-in-law, but thankful for more time w/my Dad-in-law.

Day 11: I'm so very thankful for USA veterans: past, present, and future! As David and I travel the country, we are learning so much about the difference they've made. Special thanks to Gerald Goff: WWII vet, Richard McClintock: Korean War vet, and Bryce McClintock: a veteran from the War in Afghanistan.

Day 12:  thankful for our brothers and sisters-in-law - With us thru it all!  Love ya'll!

Day 13: I am thankful we can worship God whenever, wherever.

Day 14:  Thankful for ALL our nieces and nephews: biological, steps, in-laws, greats, and pretend. We love how you all include us in your lives and keep us young.

Day 15: All of our wonderful cousins and the link you provide to our roots. You truly were our first friends!

Day 16: My lifelong friends!

Day 17: So thankful for Texarkana Animal League: you are incredible and tireless! And you reach out beyond Texarkana! Will never forget your help in searching for our granddog when she was lost in Dallas.

Day 18:  I'm actually thankful for Facebook! It's true that I'm not sure what to do w/some of it's info. But thankful for reconnecting with family and friends I may not have ever seen or been in touch with again.

Day 19: Retirement and traveling the best country in the world. (And thankful for technology so I can keep in touch while on the road!)

day 20:  My fellow wanderers (rv peeps). You make the world cozier!

Day 21: thankful for Edith Goff - you are amazing! We love you and learn so much from you. Happy 92nd Birthday! (Still want your secret!)

Day 22: I'm thankful that our precious grandsons are being raised by such strong Christian parents. God bless you, Justin and Brooke!

Day 23: So thankful for all those active in finding a cure for Alzheimers.

day 24: Thankful for an abundance of family and food today. I am so grateful and try not to take this for granted. Remembering those in need of both.

Day 25: I'm thankful for my awesome surprise yesterday and a great night's sleep --- with no shopping involved!

Day 26: I'm thankful for this past month or so in KS. We have loved being up here with our wonderful family and friends. Will sure miss ya'll! (Build a snowman for me!)

Day 27: I'm thankful for our 1999 Walk to Emmaus. One of the biggest blessings of our lives. David and  I both still feel it's impact!

Day 28: I'm thankful for my hometown peeps! Cya soon! Tho I already miss KS, it'll be great to be back around folks who talk right and understand the excitement of a snow flurry - even when it doesn't stick! ;)

Day 29: Thankful for great  Christmas music! I could listen to it 365 days of the yr. (Barlow Girls' version of O Holy Night -- powerful!)

Day 30: Thankful for my new great-nephew, James Goff, who should arrive any day now!

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