Today, I’m thankful.

Last Sunday, our pastor challenged us to list 100 things we’re thankful for.  I haven’t done my list yet.  I’ve been working on the attitude instead.  Letting go of my selfish, cranky heart.  Letting go of grudges held for far-too-long. Asking for forgiveness a time or two.  Getting back into the word daily.  You know…recalibrating my heart towards the Spirit.  It’s been good.

So today, I’m thankful.  And here is a brief list of some reasons why:

• I’m thankful for happy, healthy babies who are two of the best babies I’ve ever seen.
• I’m thankful to have had twins because they are entertaining each other downstairs while I type this.
• I’m thankful for my husband who goes to work every day (even when he doesn’t feel great, like today) and provides for us.
• I’m thankful that God never lets us wallow in our selfishness forever.
• I’m thankful for my mom.  She’s an awesome lady who has been a fantastic example of how to be a godly wife and how to be a biblical parent. 
• I’m thankful for my dad.  He’s just so cute.  And he loves my mom.  And us.  And God.  And books.
• I’m thankful for the good relationship I have with my MIL.  It’s so rare.  She’s such a blessing.
• I’m thankful for too many family gatherings to attend in the next two months.  It means we have lots of family around us to spend time with.
• I’m thankful for…well, lots of other things too (I told you this would be a brief list!).

Happy Friday!  Happy weekend!