With Thanksgiving fast approaching I see people all over facebook, instagram and other social networks posting things they are thankful for.. Be it sentimental or something not so meaningful like chai latte's or shopping sprees. No matter what it is they post, it is quite refreshing to have the constant stream of positive comments and cheery explanations about why they are so thankful. I'd much rather read these sorts of posts over the usual complaints about it being "Monday," or having a tough day cause "no one will text me.." It's a nice reminder that we, especially if we even have the means to access something like facebook to complain on, truly have SO much to be thankful for.

Forget this "we are the 99%" crap for one moment and look at how lucky we are to be in America. To have a roof over our heads. Plenty of food to eat. And yes, corporations that supply any possible "need" someone could muster up. I won't get started on all that.. cause there are a few of their arguments I agree with but mostly I just want them to shut up. :)

Among all the things I could possibly point out in my life that I feel blessed to have the biggest would be, of course, my Lord and Savior. I would be so very lost and so very messed up without His continual guidance and love. The close second would, duh, be my wonderful husband Nic. I love him so very very much and without him I would be a very sad individual. Is so many more ways than one. Next would obviously be my wonderful little son, Hudson, who is currently napping, which I am also very thankful for. And after that would come my wonderful family and friends. One of whom are currently visiting! My beautiful friend, Amanda, is here from Tucson for a long weekend and I have just loved spending time with her! Its crazy to think that just over 2 years ago we were still living together.. My how time flies and how quickly things can change.

It's a beautiful thing when the Lord allows certain people to be a part of your life for a long time.. Beyond my family member she is one of the few people I have known for a big portion of my life (we've been nearly inseparable for 7 years!) She is just wonderful and I am so blessed that she has stuck around, seen me through some funny and awkward phases, stood with me as my maid of honor, and is here today rocking my son to sleep.

WOW. I am blessed. :)