Nov 23, 2008

gratitude pie....


random things i am randomly thankful for in the random year of 2008....

-healthy bones that enable my "hobby" of running
-gas prices at over $2 cheaper than this same time last year
- good health insurance
-answers to prayers only after a trial of our faith
-unanswered prayers
-electronic mail (e-mail) and modern advances in mass communications
-friends that make things feel better
-that I have never doubted my testimony
-time heals wounds that you never thought could even scab(great visual, eh?)
-that my children seem to have gotten their daddy's intellect...and things come relatively easy
-the knowledge that if I needed her, tomorrow, my sister would be on the next plane to TX
-experts on hair color...what would I look like with brassy, dirty-blond hair?!
-cordless house phones....remember being stuck to a wall?
-digital cameras-elimate my non-photogenic flubs, and capture my most prized possesions--family memories
-music....along with a prayer, make my blues go away...and takes you back to a place in time!
-salad- something healthy I almost always crave
-being forgiven
-a hubby who not only likes, but insists upon left-overs
-opposition in all things
-my little 2 year old singing to my wedding video
-consolidating 6 interviews into one week and one-round trip flight
-family away from family
-the movie "Legacy" that convinced me that Gav was not only it, but perfect for me
-a free turkey for Thanksgiving...

6 comments:

Ch said...

That is a great many blessings. thanks for sharing that Shawna. I think you are a wonderful daughter and I am thankful for you. Somehow I can picture Shane singing to your wedding video.

Anonymous said...

Where in the world did you get a free turkey??? I paid a BIG $30 for mine??!!!

Jake & Rachel said...

Nice list! :) I'm thankful for much of the same. I'm curious though how Legacy helped you? And a FREE turkey? That's awesome!

Ericka Johnson said...

A free turkey?!? That's nice!

Family said...

Consolidating 6 interviews into one week and one-round trip flight
WOW!!! Now that is something to be thankful for. That is really really nice on the bank account. Good Luck Gavin..

Gavin and Shawna said...

Darn it! ALl the free turkeys with purchase were gone! Thankfully I don't have to cook one until Christmas dinner=)