tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6806434499531991260.post318872936725063460..comments2024-01-10T16:36:08.687-08:00Comments on Quirky Charm: Gratefulness; Day OneErica W.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15985673837225861151noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6806434499531991260.post-38799405584996972912011-11-30T21:25:19.379-08:002011-11-30T21:25:19.379-08:00Hi Erica,
I read this a while ago and didn't ...Hi Erica,<br /><br />I read this a while ago and didn't have time to comment then (I'm sure it had something to do with my kids running around crazy or something...). But I enjoyed reading your list of thankfuls. You are such an inspiration.<br /><br />My list of 10 (by far not conclusive...)<br />1. That in all the history of the world, in all the places I could have been born, into all the families, social conditions, physical conditions, etc. that people find themselves in, I was mercifully put in the place I am in, with the knowledge of God's plan and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for me, the love of a family, the ability to make my own decisions and the right to worship as I please. (Yeah, I know I just shoved like 50 things in one...) :)<br />2. My family - the one I grew up in and the one I'm now growing up.<br />3. In these hard times, Ryan has a job, and, even though it doesn't pay much, it pays for everything we need.<br />4. That my mom's cancer is gone.<br />5. That I never have to go without food or clean water.<br />6. That I am always warm or cool enough.<br />7. That I can stay home and raise and homeschool my kids.<br />8. That I have friends, however far away they are, that care about me.<br />9. That no matter how bad my day has been or how many mistakes I've made, I can always start over.<br />10. That there is a plan for my life, even if I don't know what it is, and I just have to trust God, and everything will be how it is best for me.<br /><br />Oh, how the list could go on and on! When I sit down and really think about it, there really isn't anything to not be grateful for in my life, including the challenges.<br /><br />I wish we could see you all this holiday season but I don't think we'll make it out of Idaho this year. I miss you and your mom. You guys are great.Kellie Allredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00247964177474679747noreply@blogger.com