Thankful

Things I am thankful for today include, but are not limited to:

• My husband working 7 days a week so that we can afford for me to stay at home with our children.
• My husband allowing me to keep my job teaching dance even though it does not pay much, and I often put in much longer hours than I get paid for.
• My kids, who the Lord renews my heart, mind, love, desire, and patience for every day.
• Zumba, which I really believe is going to start a life change for me.  I honestly believe that Zumba is going to inspire a physical and mental overhaul in my life. 
• The Go Fish Guys who make music that both my children and I love to listen to daily.
• My house which I am slowly making into the home that I have always desired.
• God laying issues so heavy on my heart that there is no way for me to ignore them.  Sometimes I'm rather slow and God knows how to make me listen.
• A sister who loves my kids as her own and sacrifices for them often.
• For vehicles that are paid for.
• For friends who will listen to me talk about subjects they are not in the least bit interested in and actually ask the question to begin with.  
• For my child's birth family.
• For God's word that provides me with living instructions on issues that I'm confused about.
• For awesome authors who provide me with encouragement or an escape from reality when I need it.
• For a mom who loves about my kids so much that she calls from her honeymoon to check on their doctor appointments.
• For regularly scheduled dates with other moms.  
• For thunderstorms that encourage my kids to sleep in late!
• For my blog, a place to release and rejuvenate.