This week's assignment to to name 27 things we are thankful for since Thanksgiving fall on the 27th this year so here goes!

1.  God, I know thats the right answer and we feel sometimes we have to put that, but let me tell you without him I wouldn't make it through each day, this year especially after losing my mom-in-law.  I have so needed him to comfort me and to fill a void in my life only HE could fill!

2.  My family-I know each day how blessed I am to have three beautiful children and a husband that loves me, I don't ever want to take that for granted.  Thank God for them, even when I'm messed up they still love me.

3.  My church and church family-I have been there since the age of 7 and I continue to be blessed that every week I still hear the Old Old Story out of the Word of God.  That I have truly learned what the hymn says, I'm getting to used to the family I'll spend eternity with! 

4.  My extended family- my brother, my husbands brother, 2 wonderful sister in laws, a niece and nephew who I adore, 2 dads (one each), and a mom and even though my mother in law is in heaven waiting our arrival I will ALWAYS be thankful for the time I had on earth with her!  She NEVER leaves me!  We have such a great times as a family and I cherish every celebration, dinner, outing, visiting and everything else I do with this crew!  I love you all!

5.  Our health-  We really want to strive to lose weigh here at home this coming year but we have truly been blessed with good health, I'm thankful for it!

6.  My friends-the ones I know personally and the ones I have met here online or in my blog world.  I feel so blessed in this area.  I have friends that pray for me, have truly held me up when I thought I would crash, they have encouraged me and wept alongside of me.  You know how blessed you are when your friends weep with you just because they know you hurt so much!  Thank you so much for all of you!

7.  My new jobs working at home.  We very much needed the money and now I'm working for my brother and doing some freelance work for the Old Schoolhouse, I'm thankful God provided these so I could be home with my children to educate and train them!

8.  Homeschooling-what an honor and privelage it is to homeschool my children.  I truly LOVE it and can not picture them not here with me.  I know this is a right I can not take for granted and I'm thankful I can do it.

9.  My country- I am concerned about my country, I hope we never lose focus on our freedom and never forget who gave it ALL to us.  But I'm very thankful to live in a free nation, I'm thankful for the troops and their families who sacrifice it all to make it happen.

10.  My home-I know how fragile times are and I'm thankful that my family have a roof over their heads and beds to sleep in.  We so often take these things for granted but I know that there are many this holiday season with no home!

11.  God's Word-it lifts me up and gives me Wisdom

12.  Our pets who bring us joy and companionship

13.  The Homeschool Crew and other review companies I review for-I cherish every product that comes through my door, I just can't believe people are giving me things to just share about their product.  This blesses me more then anyone could ever know.  Everytime I get a package I just thank Jesus for providing it for our family.  It's been pure joy to be on this crew!

14. My homeschool coop-I belong to a wonderful coop, I'm very thankful for that.  My kids and I have met so many great people and have learned so much with all the extra classes you can't get in during your busy day.

15.  My blog I know this may sound silly but I really enjoy blogging and I'm thankful for it.  Its a real outlet for me-I have learned so much from other blogs as well, they make you celebrate motherhood!

16.  I know I put this last year but I am still Thankful.  My mini van.  My inlaws bought this van for us in 2004 and it gets our family around everywhere.  And there is plenty of room for our STUFF!

17.  The necessities of life-food, water, clothes, again I know there could be a day where its not so easy to have these, I thank God that we do.

18.  My Fathers World Curriculum-I use several thing in homeschooling but MFW is our core.  I love that it is a biblical worldview mulit age curriculum.  We have learned so much this year reading about missions and how much the world needs Jesus!

19.  Chocolate(you have to be thankful for it)  Its just wonderful!   Dove and Reeses are my all time favorites!

20.  My childrens laughter-I love hearing them down the hall laughing, it bring such joy!

21.  Prayer-I'm thankful its my communication with God, its what keeps us connected and thankful for people who pray for me, don't know what I would do without it.

22.  Christmas- I just LOVE it!  It is truly The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!

23.  The Seasons-living where I do you get to enjoy every season, I love that!  There is something I look foward to on every one-even winter!  I'm going to share that on a blog entry later

24. My hubbys cooking.  Wow, does he ever cook good!  I love it.

25.  internet-I know the internet can be a bad thing but if used wisely it can be such a blessing.  We have found so many homeschooling sites, travel, recipes, and just staying connected with groups.  Its been wonderful.  I could get rid of the tv but my computer or internet you would have to pry out of my hands.

26.  Music-I love it, it lifts me up!

27.  My hobbies- Scapbooking especially-I love making something that is going to bless my family years from now!

Wow!  27 is alot, if you made it to the end of my list-I commend you!  Its nice having it though, last year I did a thankful list using the alphabet, if your interested here is the link.