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My thankfulness today is for family. I am grateful for the support I receive from them, big and small. Their love never ceases to amaze me and the countless acts of sacrifice help me get through many days I might not otherwise. I pray that I am able to return the favors when I am needed. Heavenly Father may you continue to guide me in ways I can be of assistance to my family and provide them with showers of praise for all the times I am able to lean on them.

I am thankful for having a career that I enjoy. Not only do I get to help others, but I can have fun while doing it! Many people today don’t get to say the same or have a job at all. Dear Lord, help me to always see the positive aspect of work and be prepared to assist others the best I can.

I am forever thankful that I have a daycare I completely trust to watch over my precious child. I don’t have to worry for one second about his safety or how they will care for him. It is very reassuring and frees my thoughts so that I can achieve what I must at work. To top it all off, it seems as though he thoroughly enjoys going there too. Dear Lord, thank you for the wonderful people who care for our little ones. May you bless their hands as they love, support, and nurture our future generation.

I am most thankful today for my faith in God. Not only does it carry me through some days of trial and doubt, but it provides a peaceful sense of hope. Of course, it is an important area that at other times may need strengthening but I can trust in the Lord that I will be seasoned during His time and His way. Thank you Lord for drawing me into you and help me set an example for my children and husband.

Today is definitely a day of thankfulness for safe travels. As we headed home from a fun filled weekend, we spent quite a bit of time blazing down the highways. My family is so blessed that we didn’t encounter any accidents or car troubles. Obviously, my thankfulness doesn’t just end today for safe travels, it’s everyday that one of us slides into a vehicle and pulls away from their house. May the Lord watch over us when we are traveling, whether driving or as a passenger.

Today brings a day of thankfulness for family heritage and tradition. Our family spent the day at Iowa State University watching a football game. Previous players were honored and of course Dad was one of them!! How fascinating it was to tailgate and take in the whole game experience. More importantly it was sentimental to watch Dad and learn about his college days and the early years of his and mom’s marriage. Life takes a stall when we head back down memory lane and reminisce of the good ole days. Hopefully this will be the first of many years bringing generations back to soak it all in. I look forward to events and moments like this with my children some day. After all, isn’t this what we dream of and yearn for most of our life? Our Heavenly Father, may you continue to bless us with the heritage that families are built on.

On this fourth day of thankfulness, I am grateful for my wonderful husband. Today I got to see Nic for the first time in two and a half weeks. That really makes you appreciate them so much more. He has been working about 14 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide a better lifestyle for our family. Samuel sent him videos and pictures everyday so that Daddy could see him and feel closer to us. It was definitely a HUGE sacrifice! My praises to the Lord for Nic and all he does.

On the third day of thankfulness, I am thankful for our home and that we can afford heat to stay warm. There is nothing like being able to snuggle up on a cold, rainy day with the furnace cranked up, keeping it nice and toasty. I can’t imagine having to worry about how to keep our family warm or to live without heat like many do. The Lord has certainly blessed us by giving us this luxury.

Today I am most thankful for my health. I woke up feeling fantastic (with Day 1 of thankfulness in my arms). Although there are days of sluggish energy or tiredness, I am not battling a major illness or disease. I thank and praise the Lord for this blessing he has given me. It certainly makes me want to be more health conscience and exercise to show Him my appreciation!