Thanks....

I have to say thanks to so many people. This time of year we all stop what we are doing and think of all the people we are so thankful to have in our lives. We can't help it....it's November....that means Thanksgiving. We all start to think ahead...just waiting on that time when the family is all together and everyone is talking about why they are thankful and who means so much to them. So in the thinking ahead spirit....i am of course thankful for my husband. He's the best part of my life. He knows exactly what it takes to make me happy when i'm sad. He is my best friend and only love. We can talk about anything and everything. We can be serious or just silly when we are together. He's been part of the happiest times of my life and he's been my strength in the worst times. I truly miss him more than you know. I don't know what i would do if i never had him to hold again. I am also thankful for my children. They know how to push all my buttons but they are still part of the best things in my life. They get me through the day most days. We depend on each other so much right now. Some days i say they are driving me crazy but i'd really be crazy if i didn't have them. I've been blessed with 2 wonderful beautiful intelligent daughters. I pray that i can give them what they need to be well rounded good hearted loving strong adults. I am thankful for the extended portion of my family....way too many people to list....my parents made me who i am. Because of their love, not in spite of their behavior. My brother and sister and their spouses and children mean a lot to me. I love my nephews like my own children. I pray that i am not only their favorite aunt (haha) but also a positive christian influence on them. It may be the only Christian influence they get. I am thankful for my friends. All of you! My military wife friends......you are the best. You support me in ways that you dont even know. I draw strength from your strength. When you are sad i am sad. When you celebrate i celebrate. I love you all so much. I love knowing that i can come here and be totally honest with you all and you get it! I can say that i just wanna hear his voice saying I Love You Baby. and you know that i simply mean that while i appreciate the loving words of others, nothing in this world beats hearing those few words from HIM. I am so thankful i have you all to say these things to and know without a doubt that you know what i mean. That you know that it doesnt matter if he calls frequently or only once a month.....his voice means so much. You can tell so much from the sound of his voice....is he tired? is he ok? he loves me and misses me. is he having a good day or is he totally miserable right now? You guys get that and i love you for it. To my nonmilitary friends.....you are also an incredible support to me. My current and former church family, my old friends, and new friends....your prayers and words of encouragment are welcomed and greatly appreciated. Thank you all so much. Although you may not always understand what we are dealing with here....you are always there to listen anyway. I am also thankful to God for giving me life, love, family, friends, salvation....You sent your son to die for me. As a mom i know how hard that would be. I could never give my child's life for someone that isn't even born yet! But you did....for all children! for all adults...for every life that will ever be in existence. Thank you for that. I have this video to pass on to everyone who reads this blog today. It was passed on to me by a fellow military wife. I hope this video speaks to you as it did to me and many others i know who have seen it. Have a truly fabulous day!!!!

Here's a link to it....let me know if for some reason it didn't work! (you will have to copy/paste)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh7icqR9zEY