I'm thankful for...
Seasons. Sweltering heat and afternoon rainstorms in the summer, crisp air and changing leaves in the fall, cold, snowy nights in the winter, and renewal and blooms in the spring.
My senses. That I can hear beautiful musical arrangments, children's laughter, whispered love in my ear from my wonderful boyfriend. That I can see the sunrises and sunsets, gorgeous mountain views, and smiles on warm faces. My taste, that I eat delicious foods and there are so many scrumptious flavors to be combined together - and coffee. That I can smell the scents of candles, that I can smell something foul and know that it's probably not a good idea to consume, and that I can be girly and pamper myself with good smelling things. Touch, that I can hug people, hold hands, kiss, cuddle, feel the softness of a baby's cheek when I kiss it, or the scruff of Cody's face against mine, and show my love and affection to people physically.
Cody. That I have the most wonderful boyfriend beyond what I could have ever imagined or hoped for. Who treates me like a princess, but still challenges me to be better. Who loves me enough to know when to push, and when to hold. Who makes sacrifices to make me happy and to make our relationship strong.
My family. Together we are a rock. There is no way to adequetly describe how much I love them and am thankful to have grown up being a part of the Furgerson's.
New Life. The "family members" I have gained throughout the years. The love, support and accountability. Also the knowledge I have gained, and relationship I've grown with God through the teachings and conversations at center around New Life.
Perspective. That I know the facts when it comes to death and I can be confident in my Savior. That I can cherish the time I have on this earth, while still having hope that there is more.
Jesus. For dying a slow, torturous, painful death - all so I can not pay the price and accept the punishment for my own wrongdoings and evil actions and desires. Because his love for me that I will never quite understand. For loving a terribly flawed human race and creating and sacrificing everything in the name of love for people who spit in His face every single day.
My Job. That I get to help raise a child for a short while each day, and instill in her moral values, teach her basic knowledge of letters, numbers colors, and play things that little girls play while getting paid. I have the greatest responsibility, to take care of someone else's child while they are away. It's humongous. I have to prove that trust everyday and get to love on the sweetest little girl in the process.
My friends. The ones I know I will always have and love, who will always have my back, near and far. No matter if I talk to them every week or every couple of months. The ones that have taught me valuable lessons and what it truly means to be a true friend. I don't have many, but I wouldn't trade the ones I do have for anything in the world.
Modern Technology. Cars, indoor plumbing, electricity, phones, tv, humidifiers. Things I take for granted everyday, but have never known how to really live without.
***Disclaimer: these are absolutely in no particular order. Obviously I love Jesus more than the seasons... enough said.***
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