Today I'm Thankful For

Now we've come to the point where we think about the really important things in our lives that we're truly thankful for. Not the little things that make our lives happier, the big things that our lives wouldn't be the same without. Natasha and I both have so many blessings that we can easily forget to be thankful for because they're just normal to us. But not everyone's as lucky and it's important to step back and evaluate what you have and to really appreciate it. So we picked a couple of the biggest things that we have to be thankful for and we'll tell you why.

Our parents:

Sarah - There's this peace that you have inside when you know you're parents are truly right for each other. Maybe it's one less thing I have to stress about. Maybe it's nice knowing they're happy. But I love that they love each other and Jesus, they've set a perfect example for a good marriage just by living it and I hope that I'm as happy after 27 years of marriage as they are.

Natasha - In addition to setting a good example for what marriage should be like, I'm glad I still have parents who help me out. I'm not ready for all the responsibilities of adulthood and I'm thankful they haven't been forced on me and I've had to 'figure it out'. I'm happy I have great parents to help with the transition of being an adult and are always there to help me with something when I need it. 

Our Grandparents:

Our grandparents are so far away, we have no idea what it's like to have that giant family in the stand for all your sports games and awards. But ours are special because they are so far away. It makes all the time we get special, it gives you a chance to miss them, it makes news exciting because they wont have already heard it. And it's nice to know that even thousands of miles away you have someone praying for you and loving you everyday.

Our boys:

Sarah - When I was single, if you had asked me what qualities I thought were important in a man, 'humor' would have been low on the list. Not that I didn't appreciate humor, it just wasn't a top priority. I thought romance, taste, and ability to pick a good restaurant were more important. Then I met Charlie, who makes me laugh everyday and I'm so thankful I was so wrong. He makes my days lighter and fun and most importantly makes me smile everyday.

Natasha - Now that Brad is away I've realize how thankful I was to have him around, he is the person that I'm the closest to. While he is gone I'm thankful I can talk to him each night and tell him about my day and hear his voice. And I'm most thankful for holiday breaks from military training, which means I get to see Brad over Thanksgiving break and I can't wait!

Having a Job:

Sarah - I actually have 3 right now on top of going to school and even though it can be a lot sometimes I'm so happy I have 3 jobs keeping me busy rather than no job at all. It's not just about having money either. It's something to keep me busy, makes me schedule and prioritize. I've met great friends and made good connections at these jobs. Without them I wouldn't have met Charlie and I can't imagine college without him and all the other close friends I have now because of work.

Natasha - I'm getting a little tired of my current job but I've always enjoyed working. I like being good at something and being rewarded for that with money. In high school I worked at a fast food restaurant but I always tried to be better and faster at my job because I like being good at it.