11.26.2009

In the spirit of the holiday,

here are some of the things i'm thankful for.

1. The fact that i'm alive despite such a delicate existance. The way humongous things such as the moon and sun and tiny things such as the molecules that make me all work together in harmony so that I may live.

2. The people in my live who hold my heart: Pamela, Madison, Kimberly, Adam, Kristin, Crystal. They strengthen me and make me feel lucky to be alive.

3. My heart's desire to never live in apathy. The desperation within me to live my life to the fullest.

4. My Discovery! class-162. Never have I seen such a ordinary group of people do things so extraordinary.

5. Discovery in general, and the passion and dedication that has been put into the program.

6. Fair trade coffee and chocolate and whatever else I can get my hands on.

7. The rare but significant occasion in which I can have an enjoyable conversation with my mom or dad that isn't ruined by one of us being a jerk.

8. The fact that Adam and Kristin don't bail on me even when I seem to disappear on them.

9. Cornerstone.

10. Kelli Boyle and all that she's taught me and done for me.

11. The Village Church, and their dedication to truth instead of telling me what I want to hear.

12. My car and two stable jobs.

13. The fact that I have never had to worry about what my next meal will be or where I'll sleep.

14. My physical ability to do things I love.

15. My joy for rock climbing and gymnastics.

16. Ashlee and all she's taught me.

17. My bedroom

18. This blue blanket I have that is just soft and amazing.

19. Bible study

20. Bologna sandwiches, fruit salad, sour patch kids and sweet tea. Not all at once though :)

21. The fact that I'm able to appreciate beauty in things now that I couldn't before.

22. The freedom in knowing that God desires for me to enjoy my life, the fact that my joy glorifies Him.

23. The fact that He doesn't let me go despite any mistakes, doubt, or fear on my part. None of that adds up to anything to Him.

24. Books and my book shelf.

25. My drive to do well in school.

26. Seattle.

27. My husband. The fact that He's going to love the Lord and we're going to grow to be more like Christ because we're together.

28. Scripture.

29. So You Think You Can Dance!

30. Music and what it does to the soul.