Thursday, November 27, 2008

I am thankful...

I couldn't let Thanksgiving slip by without making my list. I'm thankful for all of these things EVERY day, but Thanksgiving gives us a reason to be more thankful.

1 - Salvation! I was so wretched and lost, and God loved me enough to send His son as if I were the only person on this earth.

2 - Randy - God truly blessed me with a great husband. We have our moments, but I love him more now than ever.

3 - Makenna - Wow! God answered our prayers for a child in a way I never even considered. I love Makenna more than I ever could love a biological child. She is what was missing in my life for 32 years. She makes me laugh every day.... which brings me to #4.
4 - Makenna's birthmother - Somewhere in Guatemala, there lives a wonderful lady to chose life for my child. She couldn't raise a baby on her own and instead of choosing abortion, chose life. I pray for her often, because I know it had to be the hardest decision she's ever made. Her gift made our family complete. I am eternally grateful. My prayer is to see her one day in Heaven.

5 - My parents - Not many people can say that their parents are also their friends. I have been so blessed. They are the world's best grandparents too.

6 - My brother, sister-in-law, Randy's sister, brother-in-law, 3 nieces and 1 nephew - God has blessed us so much.

7 - Living in the USA - People who've never been to a third world country have no idea how blessed we are to live here. We have so much.

8 - My job - I'm thankful that I can share God's love through teaching children.

God has blessed me beyond my wildest imagination, and I love Him more and more each day!
Happy Thanksgiving!

1 comment:

Sarah said...

You are very blessed Andrea. You have a wonderful family. I know what you mean about life in a 3rd world country. We are very truly blessed.
Sarah