A to Z...

Some people on facebook did this, and I thought it was pretty cool. So here is my list, alphabet style, of what I am thankful for (some are deeper than others :-) ):

A- All my family. The Graunke's with all of our quirks- I love you! The Anderson's who have adopted me as their own. I love you!
B- Bedhead. It always makes me smile when our kids get out of bed b/c of their crazy hair! I am thankful they have slept well and look so cute with their bedhair!
C- Church. For a place to go worship and to be around fellow Christians.
D- Dt. Mtn. Dew- It is just so yummy!
E- Everyday. I am learning to appreciate each day and whatever that day brings. I am trying to learn to relax and just enjoy each moment. Thank you Lord for helping me to learn this.
F- Friends. God has placed amazing people in my life. I am so thankful for having the kid of friends that can encourage, correct, make fun of, and love me.
G- Giggling. I love, love when my kids are giggling! I can't help but smile! I also love when someone makes me laugh- it just feels so good to laugh and enjoy life!
H- Hope of Heaven. I am so thankful that this world is not all there is. Come quickly, Lord!
I- Identity in Christ. I am God's child, created with love, and designed with a purpose. I am not defined by my age, my looks, my weight, or by my mistakes. I am His and I rejoice in that!
J- Jesus, my Lord. Thank you for changing my life 16 years ago! Thank you for loving me and setting me free!
K- Kids. I am so thankful for my children! They teach me so much about myself and about selfless love. They are my joy and I love them!!
L- Love. Love that see's past all the flaws. The kind of love God intended.
M- Music. Jarod has really helped me to love and enjoy music. It speaks to my soul, and gives me words to express how I feel in any given situation.
N- New beginnings. God's mercy is new every morning!
O- Opportunities to serve. I really do enjoy serving other people. God has given me some great opportunities to do this and I am so thankful!
P- Poking fun at Jarod. We have so much fun together! He makes me laugh and I love when I can catch him off guard with a good comeback or joke!
Q- Okay I have to put it- Quicktrip! A 32 oz. Dt. Mtn. Dew with cherry! Oh and they have the cheapest gas!
R- Radio. I listen to a lot of music so I am thankful for Christian radio. My kids, especially Kaitlyn, can sing with the songs after only hearing it once or twice. So they are learning to praise God with their music too.
S- Sunrises and sunsets. They are beautiful and are a masterpiece drawn by God. He is a beautiful artist.
T- Time by myself. As a mom of 3 and being a minister's wife, I don't get a lot of time alone. But I am thankful for those brief moments to stop and catch my breath!
U- Unexpected answers to prayer. Not unexpected that my prayers are answered but rather that they are answered sometimes in ways I don't expect.
V- Visits or visiting with family and friends. Especially now that we live in OK getting to see family and friends is a blessing! I enjoy each visit.
W- Weekends. I love the weekend! Especially with the kids in school, I really appreciate a couple days with our whole family home. It's a great time of play, relaxing, and sometimes getting a job done around the house. :-)
X- Xceptional (ha!) food. I love food! A good meal that has tons of flavor is always fine with me!
Y- Yard sales. It helps clothe our family!
Z- Zzzz's. :-) I am thankful for a good nights sleep and an occasional nap!