November 26, 2008
Giving Thanks
In so many ways 2008 was the best year, but also the hardest. I got married, but then I had to move away from the city, the job, the church and the friends I loved. But even up here in the frozen tundra, there is still so much to be thankful for.
• My husband. Marriage has been so much harder -- but also so much more amazing -- than I'd planned. He is a saint.
• Facebook. Seriously, because without it I don't know how I would stay in touch with my Atlanta friends. (Or any of my other friends -- silver or gold! -- for that matter.) It's been a real blessing.
• My MATH ladies. Up here in this land where I have no friends, they have been my anchor and touchstone. I couldn't have gotten through these past 200ish Minnesota days without them.
• Molly Beth. Sometimes when I think about her I get a little teary.
• The dogs. (All four of them.) Even though sometimes I promise you that they are going to drive me insane, they are great fun and sweet companions. And Aaron and I like to make up songs about them.
• My parents. (Again, all four of them!) For many reasons, but this year I am specifically grateful to them for the wedding. It was a dream, and a dream that was only possible because of their generosity.
• The wedding! It was -- in a word -- perfect. I got to get married next the ocean and have a party in a big, pink palace. I sometimes still can't believe it.
• Honeymoons!
• Puppies. Who wouldn't be thankful for puppies?
• Hot chocolate. Especially when my husband makes it on the stove with steamed milk and gives me extra Cool Whip.
• Starbucks, particularly the ones with a drive thru. (And even though the Starbucks near my house is one of the 600 that closed, I can't stay mad at them.)
• The New Kids reunion tour. Floor seats and getting to go to that show for with my Mo = priceless.
• Minnesota. It's a pioneer land, but I will conquer it and make it my home. (Scout already owns it.)
• First, last and always, I am thankful for salvation, and the fact that His mercies are new every morning. I need it.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. May you always remember to be grateful, and may you get to eat a lot of turkey and gravy. (I plan to!)
Posted by hannah at 10:56 PM
