Things that I LOVE!

I was just sitting here reflecting on the things that I love most in life. I don't know why I began to think about these things, but the more that I considered these things, the more excited and grateful I am for the life that I have. Perhaps compiling a similar list would promote the same things in you. Perhaps you might have things that I should love that would further increase this feeling. I will present them in no particular order after the first few things. I love.......

• My family. Words cannot describe how grateful I am to God for blessing me with the most amazing family. I honestly never thought that I could be this happy and content. Richie and I continue to grow daily as a couple and as individuals. It really is incredible to see how God continues to shape us and mold us. I look forward to what He has in store for us along this journey called LIFE! I love you baby!

• Our parents/extended family. The support that they have given us over the past several years has been so wonderful. The acts of kindness and unconditional love that we have been shown simply cannot be measured. I only hope that one day our parents see just how special they are to us and how grateful we are to them for everything they have done for us. We truly are blessed!

• I know it sounds crazy to some people but I am so thankful for my two dogs, Hoagie Bear and Harmony Shy. They are MORE than "just" dogs I'll have you know and perhaps only a dog person could remotely understand that. For now they are Richie and my kids so to speak. They bring us so much joy on a daily basis and we receive so much unconditional love and acceptance from them.

• Great music. Celine Dion, Amy Grant, Chris Young, and all my Itunes library.

• Friends. I am so thankful for wonderful friends. God has blessed me with so many amazing friends and ones that I have had now for almost 30 years, wow that makes me feel so dang old!

• Last but not least, I am so grateful to God for giving me the breath of life and for always being there for me! There have been so many times that I wasn't even sure I could walk on this path called "life" but then I remember God's promises. For example, He tells me that He will NEVER leave me or forsake me. He also reminds me that He is my safe haven and a very present help in trouble. I read a passage in God's word and I am reminded at just how much I am loved. How great is your love!!

That's enough for now. I hope that you find the things that you love the most today, and thank Him for the gifts that He has given you. May you have a blessed day!