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Friday, February 3, 2012

The BIG 3--0!!!!!!

Man, does life fly by or what?! I can't believe I am already 30! I know turning 30 is hard for many...but I look back at the past 30 years and I have been so blessed and I am looking forward to what this new year of life brings. So I am going to write 30 things I am thankful for. (I am thankful for way more than 30 but 30 will have to do).

1. I am thankful for my relationship with my heavenly father. I am thankful that 25 years ago I accepted Him into my life and what a great ride it has been so far.

2. I am thankful for my amazing husband. We have been together for almost 13 years including dating! He is such a blessing in my life and I am thankful each day for him. He is my rock!

3. I am thankful for my daughter. Addison Rose I love you so much and I am so thankful for each day I get to spend with you.

4. I am thankful for my parents (Ron, Dana, Charlie and Cathie). I am who I am today because of you! I love you 4 so dearly and I am blessed to be apart of your lives!

5. I am thankful for my siblings (Scott, Amanda, Katie and David). Each one of you holds a special place in my heart. I am thankful for our friendships.

6. I am thankful for my nieces and nephew (Ainsley, Thaddeus, Ellie and Baby Paull) I am so honored to be your Aunt! I love each one of you!

7. I am thankful for my grandparents (Ken, Betty and Anita and Betty Carlson) You are our legacy...Because of you, I know Jesus!

8. I am thankful for my wonderful Aunts and Uncles both my side and Ben's. Through the years each of you have been such a blessing to me.

9. I am thankful for my cousins both my side and Ben's. Each one of you holds a special place in my heart. Not only are you my cousins but some of you are my dearest friends!

10. I am thankful for my church. We are blessed beyond measure with a wonderful group of people and a Pastor who speaks the truth.

11. I am thankful for my home. There are so many memories being made. I love each room in the home and what it means to us.

12. I am thankful for the Lord's protection over our family.

13. I am thankful for how the Lord provides for us.

14. I am thankful for my cute little dogs!

15. I am thankful for friends.

16. I am thankful for the MN Glory Basketball program and all the wonderful people we get to meet!

17. I am thankful quiet moments and snuggles.

18. I am thankful for a daughter who already knows how to pray and can sense Jesus.

19. I am thankful for my health.

20. I am thankful for unexpected blessings.

21. I am thankful for the Bible and being able to seek God.

22. I am thankful for prayer and the growing relationship with Christ

23. I am thankful for my hardworking husband, dedicated to providing and protecting our family.

24. I am thankful for new adventures each day with Addy.

25. I am thankful for new mercies each morning.

26. I am thankful for forgiveness.

27. I am thankful for those who have stood by me and are always there to listen.

28. I am thankful for an exciting adventure to New York with my hubby in April.

29. I am thankful the Lord has blessed me with 30 years of life. A life I don't deserve but because of him I live.

30. I am thankful for another day to serve HIM and glorify HIM.


3 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday, Sweetie!
    It was 17 below zero on this day 30 years ago. Glad it's warmer today. Enjoy your day and year.

    I love you.

    Mom

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  2. What a great post! As a family we really have been blessed, haven't we?! Hope you had a wonderful 30th birthday and that the next 30 years are just as great! :)

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  3. YAY!!!!!!!!!!! Im glad you're 30, that means we've gotten to have you around for a while. ^^ And yes, hoping 30 more great years (or more!) are in store!

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