Thanksgiving

Well, I have been a serious slacker when it comes to blogging. Although, I haven't stopped thinking about blogging...if that counts for anything :).
Anyway, I am up early on this rainy, cold Thanksgiving morning and my family is curled up enjoying the extra sleep this holiday. All I can think of is how thankful I am to have them.
God has been alive and working hard in my life. Luis and I have been together a little over a year. Shortly after we were wed is when I began really searching for God and asking him to work in me and to change my life. That change has brought with it an abundance of emotions.. it has been hard, lonely, fun, exciting, rewarding, scary and amazing at the same time.
It has been Awesome.

This morning I am taking the time to digest and be thankful for what God has given me.
I am thankful for Luis who puts up with me and loves me unconditionally. He is the biggest blessing I could have ever asked for or imagined. Because of him, I was able to make a change in my life and begin a relationship with God. Luis never fails to amaze me...or entertain me! He keeps life light and always real.
I appreciate that he doesn't sugar-coat things, no matter who he's talking to. I appreciate his charm and pure sincerity and that he knows when I need it most. I appreciate his love for God and that we can grow together and be a motivator for each other to do so. I wouldn't change a thing about him and am so so so lucky he chose me.

I am thankful for my family both the family which I was born in to and the family that I have become of part of since marrying Luis. I am thankful for each and every member as they bring a unique view and feel to our group and make life better by being there. I am especially thankful today for my Mom. She is half way through chemotherapy and going strong. I am infinitely thankful for her health.
I am thankful for my friends. Life has taken me down many paths and introduced me to many people. I am thankful that they are or have been at a time, a part of my life. These people are my support and I truly cherish the friendships I have and those I will have someday.

I am thankful for food. I love food and especially, on this day when so many people were up long before I to prepare a meal, I am thankful that families can come together and celebrate with delicious food.
Food has been exciting lately as I have been exploring new recipes and new styles; Luis gets to be my guinea pig!! It has been a great and healthy experience.
I am also thankful for coffee :) and wine :) both great excuses to go out and relax with a friend.

I am thankful for beauty and the ability to appreciate that which God gives us. I am conscious to be aware of my surroundings and to take in that which God has given life. A friend told me to receive all things beautiful as gifts from God, put there, for me. And to thank Him.



I am thankful for my job, my home, my car, and all the things we take for granted.
Finally I am thankful for what life has in store. I am excited to see where God will lead us. I am listening and pray for the courage to always pursue.

Happy Thanksgiving!