The ol' homestead

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving to you. It is about that time again to cook the ol' turkey and have a visit with family and friends. What a joyous time that fills everyone with good cheer -unless you are a black friday shopper, in that case you may not be so cheerful.

I was listening to the radio and they were having people call in and tell what they were most thankful for this Thanksgiving. As I was listening I heard alot of the same... my husband or wife, my children, job, health, etc... And I was trying to think what I would say if I had called in. I am sure the people that called in were sincere, but my life is so rich and beautiful I want to be more specific. So here is my main thankfulness list. Now how about you?

I feel so blessed when I rise up in the morning from a warm soft bed that I get to share every day with the man of my dreams. I am thankful for the kiss he gives me every morning as he heads to work -not out of habit but because he loves me that much, and that kiss upon greeting me after a long hard days work because he is so happy to be home with me and the life we have here. I am so thankful that he works so hard to provide for his family and to enable me to stay home to school the kids and take care of our homestead. I appreciate the way he encourages me to be the person I want to be and doesn't think me silly with all the off-the-wall ideas I come up with. I love the way we laugh every day and that I do not have to worry about doing something that might set him off or that I have to be careful with what I say. I am thankful that he is so thankful that he can rise from the supper table and tell me it was wonderful and thank me for it. I am so grateful that he doesn't raise his voice at me and always treats me with utmost love and caring. I am so glad that I recognize that the person that I was 10 years ago is not near the person I am now, and he has made me that better person because he is such an exceptional example of humanness .

I do not take this man for granted. I want you to know that I put him so high up there that only God alone can touch him.

I am so thankful for having Little Miss and the time I get with her each day. Her wonder at all Gods creation just inspires me to appreciate everything more. I love to walk with her every evening down to the to the end of the road and we stand together looking up at the clouds and skies and are just amazed every time at the beautiful view God made for us to enjoy.

I am so Thankful that Big Miss and I have such a great relationship -I understand in these times it is hard to be close with your 17 year old daughter but I am glad we sit and enjoy our times like no other -we truly enjoy our relationship. My heart swells with pride everytime that someone tells me what an awesome young woman she is and I know she will be going places and she will bless people everywhere she goes.

I am thankful for College Son and his desire to become a policeman and that he serves his God and justly wants to make a difference in the lives of others. I am so proud that he is patient and knows his "princess" is out there and one day in Gods timing they will be together.

I am thankful for Pianomanjess -who is my big hulking son who has the heart of gold that never let me down and how proud God must be of him and the honor and integrity that he lives every day. What a joy and priveledge to have raised this fine young man.

I am thankful for my Grand-doll Mom, what a sweet daughter in law, she is an awesome mom that takes the best care of grand-doll and I have to giggle to myself sometimes in the overprotection of grand-doll. Oh how I use to make a fuss if someone wanted to take baby Pianomanjess somewhere and "how can anyone take the place of me" and "he needs his momma" and "he has to stay on a schedule", "and".."and".... Now my Pianomanjess is the daddy of this angel and here I the gramma, re-living this in a different view.

I am thankful for Grand-doll and the complete joy I get when I look at her little face and see the happiness she gets for just being. I see the future in her eyes and joy leaps into my heart when I think what wonderful treasures she will find along the way.

I am thankful for our homestead and the peace and serenity it brings me everyday. It gives me direction and purpose and it makes me a better person on this earth. I feel it makes me step up and be accountable for what I do with what he blesses me with.

This life is what I am truly thankful for.