Thankfulness

En Lue of thanksgiving it's only right to talk/write about what I'm thankful for. This season is extremely busy for most people and it's hard to really hone in on what really brings us joy. I know Holidays aren't for everyone and it's for good reason, but I'd like to share my thoughts on what I'm grateful for.

This season of life has been both joyous, but it's also had its fair share of loss. Praising God our stories don't end here and that our souls will continue another story with our Father.

I'm thankful that God blessed Sean and me with another healthy baby, safe delivery, and for our village. I couldn't have gone through any of it (pregnancy- present) without the people who helped support me and my family. For the people who understood where we were coming from. For the people who brought us meals, for the people who took my texts in the middle of the night because I felt like I was starting over again and had no clue of what I was doing.

I'm thankful to have a son who loves and adores his little sister, who challenges us daily only to grow his little mind. I'm thankful that Owen is kind and tender-hearted with grit and trailing a path at the same time. He's one of a kind and has my heart. Our little man has such a great sense of humor and is slowly busting out of his shell, I can't wait to see where it takes him.

Of course, I'm thankful for my beloved Sean. He is the calm to my chaos. No. JOKE. Before him, I was a screamer in arguments and now I will barely raise my voice. He has taught me to speak slowly and listen carefully. We are completely different, yet we somehow find balance. He's an amazing dad and honestly, I could listen to him play with the kids all day. They adore him. I love when I can get him to REALLY laugh, it's kind of a giggle and it brings me much joy. I'm thankful that when I have crazy ridiculous thoughts he listens to those thoughts and doesn't judge me, instead he holds me a little tighter. You, my darling are the best for me and I'm excited to keep living this life together.

I'm thankful that I'm able to be at home more with my family and for a season of focusing on them and myself. Hopefully, it's a long season! There are days that are extremely rough, but I wouldn't trade it for the world.

I'm thankful to have friends that are family and family who are friends. I seriously don't know where I would be without these people. They have stood by me in new eras, scary moments, and moments of pure bliss. They keep me grounded and they keep me growing in my faith and push me beyond my boundaries.

As I get older I realize how precious this life is and what's even more precious is the people you have surrounding you. You can surround yourself with "things" but in the end, those things will not matter. What will matter is the memories you have gathered and the legacy you will leave behind.

-B