A Time for Thanksgiving

I just wanted to share with you all how thankful I am feeling right now to be blessed with my beautiful family and friends. I've been reviewing a friends blog, who recently lost their baby girl, and I feel such a sorrow for them. It sometimes just doesn't seem right that it takes us getting on our knees, usually through trials, to see the Lord the most. Though it is so true and that being the case.....I am so thankful for my healthy little boy and girl and for the joy I get from them everyday. I am thankful that Tyler stops whatever he is doing at least 10 times a day to say, "I love you Mama" and I am thankful that Shelby only wants ME! :)

Jason came home from work last night and shared with me his experience at the fire the night before. I always just thought the Lord would protect him and bring him home to us every morning. I found peace by consistently reminded myself of my favorite verse, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God" Phil 4:6. However, this time he shared that there were times when it was like a blanket of flames was over him and how when the engine went to leave, the gate had shut on them. The smoke was just like fog and the embers felt like hail (all words from his mouth). As they waited for the rookie to jump out of the engine to open the gate, the guys in the fire engine behind them were blaring their horns not knowing what was happening. I have to say that I am often guilty of saying he has such a great job.....good meals, paddle tennis, exercise time, etc., but this does help me appreciate why he does what he does. So, I am thankful for my husband and most importantly, that I have a Savior that has blessed me with all of them.

In addition, during this time of Thanksgiving, I am thanking Jesus for each and every one of you that is just the perfect addition to our lives. May you also feel blessed by this journey that he has planned for you.