Thankful

In honor of Thanksgiving (and inspired by Teena's blog, lol!), I just wanted to post what I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving:

• my salvation
• the power of God in my day-to-day life
• that I am privileged to live in a prosperous country where I get to worship God openly and I have basic rights that every human being should have
• all the military men and women--and their families--who work hard and sacrifice more than I can ever really understand to ensure that we continue to have those freedoms--Hi Ronalyn and Samantha!
• the amazing family that I am blessed to have, including extended family
• that I don't have to worry about a bomb killing my husband and/or children when they go to work and school, respectively
• the age difference between my kids--I really enjoy having two kids in different phases of childhood at the same time. When I have a need for conversation, I have Ashley; when I need unconditional love and affection and innocence, I have Carlos.
• that I still get to be the center of Carlos' universe for a few more precious years before he discovers that there's a whole big world out there that's more fun than I am!
• that my children have a special bond with their cousins who live close by. I so enjoy seeing them together. They know each other so well--they have a blast together and they argue with each other.
• for women friends who love me just the way I am
• for all the improvements that we've been able to make around the house.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING if I don't post again before Thursday :) Hope you all have a wonderful, relaxing time!