(I posted this on my FB but thought I would also add it to my blog page.)
So once I get started I know I will not be able to do just one a day, so I will post them all at one time here.. Also this way I can look back at them when I feel the pressures building. Hope you enjoy.
1. First and foremost, I am thankful for a loving, accepting, forgiving and amazing God that I have in my life. He guides me and even guides me back to the right path when I venture off his. Without him I am nothing. If you would like to have him too... ask me and Ill share.
2. I am thankful for my first born son Riley Clay Jewell. He was the first person in my life that I loved and recieved unconditional love from. He makes me a better person. I love his smile, his charm, his humor, his attitude(cause its mine..lol), and his huge heart. Not a moment passes with out a thought of him and how much I love him.
3. I am thankful for my second born son Dakota James Jewell. He showed me that love can happen twice! This child has a heart bigger than the world. He loves the Lord as I do, and cares so much about those around him. Its wierd that he can feel my emotions the way he does. I love him so much and cherish our times together.
4. I am thankful for my mother, Diane Dee Thomas. Even though she has moved into her home in the Promise Land, I know she is with me everyday. I am thankful that she instilled the values in me that I have, that she took me to church, and that she loved me with all of her being. I am such a better person having been her daughter.
5. I am thankful a billion times over for my Gran, Verna Riley. There is not enough time or words to say how much she has done for me. I love her and thank God everyday she is still with us.
6. I am thankful for my sister Summer Valdez. Even when we have had our moments, which really who doesnt?, I love her. I am thankful for the support she gives and the help she offers with the boys rides when I am at work or school.
7. I am thankful for my brother, Luke Jewell. What a hardworking father who helps me so much. I know he dreads my calls cause either my car is broke down or I need a plumber. lol! I love you Lukey pukey!
8. I am thankful to be alive. I know this sounds a bit outta place, but given all I have been through health wise and life wise, this is a privlage. I have lost so many to the life style, and I am thankful that I am still here to breath another day.
9. I am thankful for my past. And let me clarify this. Without my past I would not be who I am today. I would not wish my past on anyone, or would I wish to relieve it, but I am thankful for the struggles and pain I have worked through to make me the strong woman I am today.
10. I am thankful for old friends. Ones that remind you of where you came from and know your heart in and out. I am thankful for the brief moments in our busy lives that we can stop and say Hows life?.
11. I am thankful for new friends. Friends that see the product of what you have become without knowing what you went through to get there. Sometimes its nice leave it behind and enjoy the moment.
12. I am thankful for a job. I know so many that dont have one, and while I need a better paying one, I have one! I work for a great man and am doing what I love.
13. I am thankful for the opportunity to finish my education. While this semester has been a struggle and financal burden, I know this is where I am supposed to be and what I am supposed to be doing. This is my familys future.
14. I am thankful for weightloss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What WHat!!!! 100+ pounds in a year! I love the freedom and confidence it is giving me and the continued sense to better myself.
15. I am thankful for the Kelly's. Lessons they have tought me over the years and thier continued support in my endevors means the world to me.
16. I am thankful for Rileys dad and his wife. Taking in a teenager to ensure he gets every opportunity he should. I know he is safe and will benefit from it, and for that I am grateful, even if it breaks my heart.
17. I am thankful for my princess, Saidee! She puts a smile on my face=) I hope she always knows and remembers how much I love her!
18. I am thankful for my sisters husband Jesus Valdez. He is such a hard worker and takes such good care of Summer and the kids. And he is always willing to help me when I need it, even midnight moving! lol!
19. I am thankful for the love given to me by my special man. He showed me that I deserve love and good in life and that I can be happy. Miss him when hes gone...but proud to call him mine!
20. I am thankful for rain. Cleansing, cooling, peaceful rain. It reminds me that everything can be washed away. It calms my soul and mind and renews my spirit.
21. I am thankful for my step mother, Pam Jewell. She has excepted me and the boys as her own and I dont say it quite enough, but it means the world to me.
22. I am thankful for my sunday school class, LIghthouse. I know I dont make it much anymore because of our move, but I know they continue to pray for the boys and I. I am a better christian because of this class.
23. I am thankful for music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why this is so far down the list I am not sure! I love to sing, I love to sing and cry and feel emotion all over the place. I love to have you feel what I feel through music. I love music and think it sooths the inner me.
24. I am thankful for football! I love the game and love watching Riley play. I am thankful that the Texans are killin it this season!
25. I am thankful for a place to live. While its not much and we will be moving hopefully soon, I am glad I have a place to lay my head at night.
26. I am thankful for opportunities to mess up. I am forgiven and fully admit im not perfect. I am glad that I am allowed to make mistakes and to live life.
27. I am thankful for the ability to walk and run and move my arms at will. I know we take advantage of these simple things sometimes, but I am thankful I have the ability to use them.
28. I am thankful for trazadone! Yea another off the wall thankful.. but if you had my insomnia you would be thankful of the few hours of sleep it provides me.
29. I am thankful to have people who pray for me daily. and when I need it they are willing to stop and pray for me at any givin time. Prayer sustains me and I feel there prayers carrying me through tough times.
30. Last but not least, I am thankful for YOU!!! If you are reading this you know me and my heart and have chosen to still be my friend! I love each and everyone of you and hope that life offers you as many things to be thankful for as mine has.
Thanks for checkin out my thankfulness list. Peace out my friends!
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