Thanksgiving
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving day! This year, we get to celebrate the holiday with two precious little ones. It will be Ryleigh's first family gathering and I hope she knows how much she is loved already (maybe she does)!
There's been so much controversy, negativity, evil and just plain hatred going on in our world. I know that we've always had these things, but with social media outlets, it's more and more prominent. I'm always behind a day or two (sometimes a week or two) and sometimes I choose to just "not know" what evil is stirring about because, for me, sometimes ignorance is bliss. I choose to focus on what's good and pure and in my immediate control.
For me (and many others), Thanksgiving is a time of reflection. The very word "thanks" is just a constant reminder to be thankful. Sure, things are hard sometimes and not every day is a good day, and I could choose to complain about all of those things that don't go right or all the things I don't have. But I have so much to be thankful for today (and every day).
I'm thankful for my health. I'm thankful for my husband who works hard to provide for our family. I'm thankful for my two healthy and precious little ones. I'm thankful for Rodan+Fields and what it's doing in my life. I'm thankful for two amazing parents who are a constant support system for me. I'm thankful for extended family and the love they show Matt, me and our babies. I'm thankful for a roof over my head, food in my kitchen, indoor plumbing and heat on cold nights. I'm thankful for friends who have become family. I'm thankful for a loving God who shows me grace and mercy.
This Thanksgiving, I challenge you to forget about all the negativity, let go of your complaints and enjoy the day. Give thanks for your blessings (big or small) and remember, you ALWAYS have something to be thankful for!
There's been so much controversy, negativity, evil and just plain hatred going on in our world. I know that we've always had these things, but with social media outlets, it's more and more prominent. I'm always behind a day or two (sometimes a week or two) and sometimes I choose to just "not know" what evil is stirring about because, for me, sometimes ignorance is bliss. I choose to focus on what's good and pure and in my immediate control.
For me (and many others), Thanksgiving is a time of reflection. The very word "thanks" is just a constant reminder to be thankful. Sure, things are hard sometimes and not every day is a good day, and I could choose to complain about all of those things that don't go right or all the things I don't have. But I have so much to be thankful for today (and every day).
I'm thankful for my health. I'm thankful for my husband who works hard to provide for our family. I'm thankful for my two healthy and precious little ones. I'm thankful for Rodan+Fields and what it's doing in my life. I'm thankful for two amazing parents who are a constant support system for me. I'm thankful for extended family and the love they show Matt, me and our babies. I'm thankful for a roof over my head, food in my kitchen, indoor plumbing and heat on cold nights. I'm thankful for friends who have become family. I'm thankful for a loving God who shows me grace and mercy.
This Thanksgiving, I challenge you to forget about all the negativity, let go of your complaints and enjoy the day. Give thanks for your blessings (big or small) and remember, you ALWAYS have something to be thankful for!
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