Waiting to Hatch

Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving! Wow, to think about what I'm thankful for, really makes me smile. First of all, I just read Christopher's blog and it was hilarious! So I want to say that I am so thankful for my wonderful wonderful brothers. They are both the best brothers I could ever ask for. So funny, so clever and smart, so caring, and I love them so much. Which leads me to my parents. For those of you who don't know, I was incredibly blessed to be born into an awesome ministry that is unlike any other. A ministry that exists because of my wonderful God-fearing parents that responded to their call. They are also hilarious, clever, smart, and caring. They've done so much for me that I can't even begin to do them justice with my simple thanks in a blog. I'm so so blessed by my family.

My friends. Wow. My friends are crazy. I have some great friends through orhcestra and school that always, always make me smile. And they never let me go by a day with a bad mood without trying to make me smile. My discipleship group is awesome. Some d-groups aren't that close or don't really talk about God that much. Thankfully, mine does both! They are 5 people that I would do anything for. I could not imagine high school without them. I love them all so much. Each one of them with their stupid, weird, random, and crazy quirks. Mollie, Les, Brooke, Amy Kate, and Lindz- y'all are all stupid idiots that make really comfortable couch cushions even when you can't read, refuse to go to Kenya, and fall up the stairs. Lol! I love y'all to pieces!! (For those of you not in my d-group, don't worry. I wasn't insulting them, those are just some of our fun times!)

I'm also thankful for my extended family. I have wonderful grandparents. They are extremely gracious and so helpful. They try to go to all of mine and my cousins' concerts, recitals, games, and any other of the random stuff we do. I have no idea how they do it, and I love them so much. And my cousins are awesome too. So full of energy! I love my cousins on both sides of the family. I don't know what I'd do without Barnes and Noble trips, Katie! ;) I had Thanksgiving with my dad's side of the family today and it was completely relaxing. So laid back and calm. I loved it. Tomorrow (or by now, today) I'll have thanksgiving with my mom's side of the family. It will be a little on the crazier side. At the Thanksgiving today, there were 10 people. Only 3 of us were under 20 (in a few months it will be down to 2!) At Grandma's tomorrow, there will be 22 people. Nine of us will be under the age of 20. It will be loud and energetic. And I will absolutely love it. That's what's great about family. I always love them! And I'm blessed that I have the type of family that is so amazingly lovable.

Most importantly. My God. My Jesus. My Saviour. My Comfort. My best friend and biggest fan. God is so awesome. He put all the precious people in my life that I have listed above. And of course he made the ultimate sacrifice of his son just so I could live with him and be saved. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, then ask me and I will be more than happy to explain. I don't thank God enough for the amazing gifts that he has given me. I can't possibly. But I want to try. I hope you have enjoyed this entry, and I hope it has made you think about what is precious to you in your life. I love you all and have a great night. Happy Thanksgiving! ;)

posted by Shari @ 7:27 PM