A Thankful Heart...A Few Days Late

• Spending time with my family never ever gets old. Yes, I know that I am nineteen years old and plenty of people might think it's a little silly to enjoy time with family as much as I do. I am so thankful that I am one of the people that realizes the importance of family. I see so many people rebelling against their family (and actually, my brother is a prime example of this...) and wanting to stray as far away from their families as possible. They don't realize the time that you get to spend with your family is precious. I am SO thankful for my amazing parents, grandparents, and siblings, as well as my extended church family.....Being home over Thanksgiving break affirmed this for me. I love going out to breakfast with my daddy, helping him cook unhealthy treats (much to my momma's chagrin), watching TV with him (not so much the football games), and just spending time with one person that can always make me feel better. Talking to my momma and just seeing her hardworking spirit is such an encouragement to me. And oh my dear, my little sister has got to be my favorite person ever! She's just sooo funny and I'm thankful for our close relationship. I can't leave my little brother out. I worry about him and his decisions constantly, but I really savor the moments when he wants has to participate in family events. I am SO thankful for supportive parents backing me up and pushing me forward every step of the way. My grandparents are also a huge blessing in my life, especially the love that they show for each other. I watch as my grandma has selflessly taken care of my poppa since he was diagnosed with cancer even though she is in her eighties herself.


• Ok, so beyond my immediate family is my church family. Zebulon Baptist Church is my favorite!!! I just can't really express that strongly enough. On Sunday, when an older man fainted in the service, doctors/nurses/people with life-saving training ran to his rescue within a matter of seconds. Each member of the church brings their own gifts and talents to encourage the betterment of the entire fellowship of believers. I am especially excited about the Advent season at ZBC...We have the most amazing services during this time!


• I am thankful for my relationship with the Lord and the fact that He loves me enough to give His son for me is so humbling and overwhelming.


• There are many many many more things I am thankful for but I am only going to mention two more. These two things are the two things that I grumble the most about. Education & Work. I am very thankful that my family makes it possible for me to attend college to receive a higher education. Even though I would rather be home or somewhere other than school most of the time, I do realize how important it is for me to continue my education. I am also thankful that I have a job in these uncertain times. Granted, I don't like working all the time on breaks and dealing with sick and angry, impatient people....but I really do learn things from my job and I'm thankful that I even have one.