I'm Thankful for....

I was gonna do this yesterday but I became so caught up in the day. I'm so grateful to have found my husband 23 years ago. Although we've had our ups and downs, no one has ever loved and understood me like him. All he has to do is give me that look and I am 18 all over again. I'm so grateful when I suggested kids net 7 years ago he agreed. Who would have ever known the journey we would embark upon. It has not always been sunny skies but I wouldn't trade it for anything.
We bought the boys a book a couple years back by Marianne Richmond called "I love you so..." It explains exactly how I feel. It talks about the moment we met I knew without you I would fret. Then it has a part where the child asks what about when I'm naughty? and it says My love you doesn't change with the turning of the day. I may not like the naughty things you do, but I always love you. With each new challenge comes an understanding and a hope.
I am so grateful for Rick who keeps me on my toes trying to keep up with him. I'm grateful for the moments when he allows himself to relish in the happiness. I am so grateful for his ability to draw and paint to express himself and add joy to others lives. I am grateful for Lil Dan who is my great big helper. He is always there to help you, we call him our peacekeeper. He is so full of energy. My Eddie Ray who fills my world with wonder I've been amazed by all he does. I love his hugs and kisses just before bed. Quiet times reading a book or watching a show. I'm so grateful for scripture time and family activities.
I am so grateful for all my brothers and sisters who have been my support system. You each mean then world to me. And for their spouses and children who bring so much to my life.
I'm so grateful for blogs that keep us each updated on each others lives.
I'm grateful for good friends who listen and help when one really needs it. Thanks Kelly.
Thanks to all who helped and supported us as we adopted the boys. Your faith in us meant the world and still does.
I'm grateful for our my wonderful church friends who love us and help us despite our shortcomings.
I'm grateful for Mom and Dad who have always been there even when I wasn't smart enough to listen. I'm grateful for the moments we spend together. I'm Thankful for Aunts and Uncles who have always loved me despite choices I may have made.
I'm thankful for memories I have that weaves each of you into my life.
Most of all I thank a loving and wise Heavenly Father who loves me so much he has given me exactly what I needed at every point of my life. In the words of Rick "Heavenly Father knew we were suppose to be a family he just had a different to follow for us than most. So we would never take one another for granted"
Thank You we Love you all!