so much to be thankful for

On this Thanksgiving Eve I can't help but feel humbled. Throughout my life I have been abundantly blessed, and somehow things just continue to get better. I can honestly say that today, in this stage of my life, as challenging as it may be at times, is the happiest I have ever been. Is my life a bunch of roses? Hardly. But this post is solely about being thankful, so there is no wiggle room for complaints.

With so much to be thankful for it only made sense to write a list. I figure the next time I'm on the verge of a nervous breakdown I can revisit this post and replace my tears with a smile.

I am thankful for:
-My faith. Not just today, but especially today, I thank God for giving His one and only son Jesus, to die for me so that my sins could be forgiven.

-A strong and healthy body, one that provides me with the energy and strength I need to live each day to the fullest (although I could probably step up my workouts a bit...)
-An incredible family. By family I mean everyone. A mother who has and always will be my biggest cheerleader. A father whose wisdom and gentle spirit help guide me in the right direction. A sister I can truly call a friend. An Aunt who has been a combination of mother-sister-friend-colleague (and who shares my obsession with fine paper!) With them also come "step" relatives that I love and cherish dearly.
-An adoring husband who truly loves me unconditionally. He always has a smile on his face, even when I'm grumpy. I am so lucky to be able to call my husband my best friend (and yes, I truly mean it).
-Two healthy beautiful little girls, who are a direct reflection of the both of us. They are the sweetest and most precious gifts from God. These girls have inspired me to be a better person.
-Friends. My friends rock. I have awesome friends from every stage of my life. My mother taught me at a young age that "boys will come and go, but friends are friends for life." I have held that mantra close, and my friends even closer. You know who you are...I love you guys!
-A business I can call my own. When I started my business (Office Buzz, Inc.) almost 5 years ago I never thought it would become what it is today. I feel so lucky to be able to bless other women with the services we offer, and in turn, be blessed by their achievements and success. How awesome is that?!?!
-A home that is furnished with everything I could ever possibly need and more. A home filled with love, a place where I feel safe.

This list could go on for days. But the blessings I've written here are the ones I hold closest to my heart.  I hope you find some time this Thanksgiving to reflect on your blessings and give thanks.