Tomorrow is Thanksgiving!!

So I thought it was only right to really think about the things I am thankful for. And share them with you:) Dictionary.com defines “thanksgiving” as the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God; an expression of thanks, especially to God; a public celebration in acknowledgment of divine favor or kindness; a day set apart for giving thanks to God. I just love that!!
This past year has been a year of ups and downs, facing extreme joy and intense sorrow. Facing moments that left me in deep desperation, but finding myself in moments that love and peace seemed to overflow. And through all those moments, I’ve learned what it means to be thankful. Here’s some of the things I’m thankful for…
A God who holds me. He doesn’t just love me from afar, but He holds me in my deep despair. He walks through life with me. He strengthens me and provides for me in ways I cannot explain. He is my joy. He is my peace. And I would be lost without Him.

My family that loves me, protects me, laughs with me, cries with me, fights for me.

My friends that pray with me, encourage me, act silly with me, live life with me.

Photography that lets me be used to bring joy to the lives of those I photograph. What an honor that God uses me while doing something I love. And thankful that He gives me more of those opportunities so I could take one of my fave girls to get coffee.

That I get to work with people who give their lives daily to work for the Kingdom. And that I get to wear jeans. And that we have a fridge full of free Dr. Pepper. And that I have a space heater at my desk-it gets cold, people!

My beautiful niece, Kaydence. She makes my heart beat. Her smile melts me and I can’t explain the love I have for this precious little girl with bright red hair. And I’m thankful for being able to teach her to pose for me and my camera:)

Those of you who read my blog.

Happy hour at Sonic.

Set tomorrow apart for giving thanks to God, enjoy your Thanksgiving!!