Thanks.

Today I am Giving Thanks for:
1-My wonderful husband.
Blake warms up my vehicle every cold morning, makes me coffee, and cooks me breakfast. I'm not a morning person and he makes my mornings more bearable. He is my best friend, and there is no one in this world I would rather wake up to each morning and spend each night with. I wish we could spend more time together, but I'm happy that we have our whole lives to be with one another.
2-My family.
Both sides. I have an amazing family and I love spending time with them. I know they will always be there for me.
3-My home.
I love sharing a nice warm home with Blake. I am so grateful to have a home that I can truly call my own, and I'm happy with the bright future ahead of us.
4-My job.
As much as I complain, I'm thankful to have a good job where I make enough to take care of myself. I'm grateful for the independence I have achieved and look forward to continuing to develop an amazing career to help my husband support our future family. I'm happy to know we will always work as a team.
5-Education.
I'm thankful for the opportunity I have to go to college; hopefully one day I'll be able to go to Law School. My mother always told me, "Jessica...Be sure to educate yourself so that you can take care of yourself if one day your support system is gone." Thank you for that wisdom, mom. I don't want to ever be so dependent on someone else that I no longer have the ability to support myself.
6-My trials.
Have led me to where I am. All the experiences I have had so far: good and bad, have continued to shape me over time. I am grateful for the wisdom and lessons I have learned thus far in my life.
7-Beauty.
Of life in general. I'm grateful for sunrises and sunsets. I'm grateful for rain, sunshine, wind, snow....I'm happy I'm able to feel life around me and that I have learned to take a moment to appreciate each day.
8-Friends.
True friends. Old and new. Ones who accept me for who I am and don't try to change me.
9-My dog.
Indiana. This may be cheesy, but I'm so grateful for the company she keeps when my husband is gone each night at work. She stays right by my side. Such a loyal and innocently kind creature.
10-Memories.
I'm happy I can remember the good times spent with family and friends that I am missing. My aunt Emma, my uncle Fred....I miss them every day; the holidays are a time for family and I wish you were here with us...But I am thankful for the memory of you.
What are you thankful for?
Happy Holiday,
-Jess.