Thankful Thirty: Day 30

I am thankful for my messy home and the pure exhaustion I feel every day. It means my life is surrounded by the love of children and that I am really living.


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Thankful Thirty: Day 29

I am thankful for Christmas trees and Christmas lights. There is something so peaceful about sitting in a darkened room with the lights glowing around you. I love this time of year!

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Thankful Thirty: Day 28

I am thankful for financial stability and that we don't have to struggle to pay our bills and can buy things we like here and there without worrying too much.


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Thankful Thirty: Day 27

I am thankful for my cousin Amanda Rose who I love and miss dearly. I wish we lived closer to each other!

Amanda and LITTLE Jakey. Isn't she just gorgeous!!

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Thankful Thirty: Day 26

I am thankful for surprise 0530 phone calls asking if I want the day off from work. I am also thankful that I was able to use my surprise day off to put up Christmas decorations!

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Thankful Thirty: Day 25

I am thankful for my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. For His unconditional love and the sacrifices He made for me and everyone else. I am thankful that I grew up in a family that knows and loves Jesus and that some day I will walk with him in the Kingdom of Heaven.

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Thankful Thirty: Day 24

I am thankful for the little things in life -- baby giggles, sleeping in, pumpkin pie, good music stuck in my head...

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Thankful Thirty: Day 23

I am thankful for the time I had.
I am thankful for the time I had with the most amazing man I've ever been blessed to know. Who was taken from us way too soon, fifteen years ago today. What a lucky girl I was to have him for a Papa. For a best friend.

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Thankful Thirty: Day 22

Today I am thankful for my coworker Nikki C. who sat on the bathroom floor with me this morning while I had an emotional breakdown. I didn't think I would ever be able to stop crying and if she hadn't come in there, I'm not sure if I would.

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Thankful Thirty: Day 20 & 21

Day 20: I am thankful to have an awesome sister in law, Melissa. I always wanted to have a sister ♥

Day 21: I am thankful that I got to see my two beautiful and amazing cousins, Tracy and Kelly. I am so proud of who they have become. But seriously, we have GOT to stop meeting like this! Next time that I see them, I hope it is for a fun and happy get together!


I am also thankful that my grandpa's funeral was as nice as a funeral can be. I am glad that I got to be there.


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Thankful Thirty: Day 19

I am thankful that I have been able to nurse for 13.5 months and counting. And that I was able to produce enough milk to not have to worry about running out and to be able to donate to two other moms!

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Thankful Thirty: Day 18

I am thankful that I am able to work only part time so I can spend the rest of my days at home with my kids. Even though they drive me absolutely crazy.

story of my life

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Thankful Thirty: Day 17

Today I am thankful for my husband's biological mother for the selfless decision to carry the pregnancy and then give that precious baby to his loving parents. She blessed so many lives with her decision and we are all very grateful for her. Plus she's a totally amazing woman and I am so glad that we got to meet her.

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Thankful Thirty: Day 14, 15, & 16

Day 14: I am thankful for one of the doctor's who Matt works with who is always willing to help us out. He wrote for xrays and physical therapy for me so I can find out what's wrong and get better, when my own doctor wouldn't even call me back.

Day 15: I am thankful that I woke up with my back feeling a lot better and for physical therapy so I can keep it feeling better.

Day 16: I am thankful for Nexavar and Adriamycin, the chemo meds that my mom takes/took. They may have wrecked havoc on her body but at least they are also wrecking more havoc on that nasty cancer!

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Thankful Thirty: Day 13

Today I am thankful that my sweet Isabelle was adopted from Reuben's Room Cat Rescue. I am selfishly sad that I can't ever see her again {I've been meaning to go visit her but life always gets in the way, don't you hate it when that happens?} but I am so happy that she has a new forever home! <3 <3 <3

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Thankful Thirty: Day 12

I am thankful for my brother Sean. We didn't always get along but he's my best friend now. And I'm missing him like CRAZY!!!!! He's the best brother ever. He's sweet and funny and very smart. Love him!

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Thankful Thirty: Day 10 & 11

I missed yesterday {it was a busy day!} so here are two for today!

1 - I am thankful for diaper liners! Without which, I may have lost a diaper today... :-P

2 - I am thankful for all those who serve and have served our beautiful country and allowed us all the freedoms we so often take for granted.

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Thankful Thirty: Day 9

I am thankful for the amazing girls {and guys} that I work with, who make the awful days bearable and the good days a little more fun!

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Thankful Thirty: Day 8

I am thankful that we live so close to an amazing Children's Hospital.

Jordan is home now and sleeping, whew. He was completely not himself and a high fever came out of nowhere. He got some meds and a chest xray which looked normal. Like a typical male patient, after talk of a catheter {and IV fluids and blood cultures} he turned himself around and perked right up, as if he knew what a catheter was! So we declined the tests {aka torture} and are keeping watch on him at home. Continued prayers for his recovery are appreciated!

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Thankful Thirty: Day 7

I am thankful to have a loving husband who supports me in what I do. Who helps with dishes and bathing the kids. Who cooks dinner and makes yummy treats. Who lets me take naps on the weekend. And who loves me unconditionally even when I don't deserve it. Especially when I don't deserve it!

please ignore my fat face, I was pregnant in this picture :-)

PS - Feel free to stop by his blog, Mr. This and That, and say hello!

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