Give Thanks

Well, here it is the Monday before Thanksgiving, so much to do. Yet, I think it is good for me to sit down and consider the reason I enjoy Thanksgiving so much. It is so important to instill in the children to Whom are we thankful and for what. To help them see that it is so much bigger than just ourselves. Yet, I love to make a huge feast with more than enough for us and intended and extra guests. How much fun it is for the kids to anticipate it for a couple of weeks. I love to make the holidays last for more than 1 or 2 days. I want them to last weeks. It allows me to take it slower, to be more intentional in creating traditions and memories daily or weekly. It also allows me to reflect and think about why we do what we do, and what it means. So, I am going to take a little time to write what I am thankful to my Heavenly Father for:

• that I know Jesus
• for my wonderful, loving husband Andrew
• for my awesome children
• for all G-d has taught me
• the ability to homeschool
• the chance to care for my little niece
• my mother , father, and siblings
• my home
• and so very much more!

It gives me energy to serve those who need me when I think about what a blessing they are.