I am thankful for life with Momma, for the love and lessons learned at her side.  Watching her build her family showed me that there is more than one way of having children.  That love is not confined to biology.  And today I have three children who were birthed from my prayers in a different way.

I am thankful for my sense of smell.  Ahh new babies, flowers, the aroma of freshed baked bread and sweet potato pies and other yummies from the kitchen.  There is a smell even today that reminds me of my cousin's electric train set.  And I think of how he wouldn't let me touch it.  Hey toddler's have to touch everything

I am thankful for my sense of sight.  The first time I saw a mountain, I thought of the awesomeness of God.  To view His creation is such a blessing.

I am thankful for my sense of touch.  The softness of a baby's cheek, a hug, a backrub or footrub, furry critters.

I am thankful for my sense of taste.  Too many things to even begin to mention.

I am thankful for my sense of hearing.  To hear my loved ones' voices, birds singing, beautiful songs, a funny story.

I am thankful for the gift of memory, especially as I watch my mother lose her memories.

I am thankful for my sisters who I've never seen face to face.  I am thankful God adopted me and now I have a family bigger than I ever dreamed of.  So many sisters and brothers, aunts and uncles, and mamas and papas.

For Him not giving me what I deserve, I am thankful.

Do you know how you moms are when your babies are toddling.  Remember how you would put your hand out to gently guide them away from danger or to prevent a fall and the baby never seemed to know.  Ever think of how many times our Heavenly Father must have done this for us.  How many times has His invisible hand guided us through life?  How many times has he prevented a fall and we didn't even know it?  For this, I am thankful.

For the obvious and not so obvious, for the seen and unseen, for all HE is and all HE does.  For this and more I am thankful.

HAPPY THANKGIVING TO YOU ALL. 

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