1. I'm so thankful for the men and women that fight for our country every day. You do what I could not- and you serve so that my family can worship together, play together and pray together without fear. Thank you. A special thank you to the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for fighting for what they believe in. Especially our dear friend Travis. He taught me the true meaning of a hero.
2. I'm thankful for a church family that I can feel connected to.
3. I'm thankful for the family I was born in to. My cousins are some of my best friends. My parents are two of the most forgiving people I've ever met. My grandparents are true role models. I'm so proud of my brother. We are family. No matter what. Forever.
4. I'm thankful for the family that I married in to. I have always felt comfortable with them and they welcomed me into their homes and lives from the very start. I appreciate their acceptance, generosity and love.
5. I am very thankful for my job at the district office. Never have I felt God open the right doors than I did last January when I started working at the office. My co-workers are a constant encouragement. I love that I work somewhere that is not just a job, but a ministry.
6. Our sweet little girl. God knew just what He was doing when he created Tenley. She's such a good little girl and I can't wait to watch her grow and mature into a beautiful little lady. She's created such a purpose in my heart. Last week a friend said "You're no longer Michelle, you're now just Tenley's mom". That made me smile, because there's nothing I'm prouder of than being Tenley's mom.
7. Hesston College. My husband may disagree as we write checks to them every month for loan payments, BUT there's no place that I needed to be more at that time in my life than Hesston. I met some of the most quality people while at HC. I learned more about myself in the two years at Hesston than I ever have. I can't say enough good things about this place.
8. I'm so thankful that I grew up in a home that taught my brother and I about our Lord and Savior. Obviously, my life would be much different with God in it. He's my best friend, my priority. I try everyday to seek Him more than yesterday.
9. I'm thankful for the group of friends that I have grown up with. This core group knows pretty much everything about me and loves me anyway! I love that now we're all that same life stage that we can watch our kids grow together and be an encouragement for each other. We went our separate ways during college but now there's nothing I enjoy more than pizza nights at the Yoder's!
10. Finally, I'm thankful for my husband. He's such a hard worker and a great provider for our family. He never wants to let us down. For better or for worse, he's always stuck by my side. He's constantly trying to better himself for Tenley and I. I appreciate that more than he'll ever know.
I challenge you to make a list of things your thankful for. I might put this list in my notebook and read it from time to time through the year as a great reminder.
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