Thankful

I am thankful for a lot. My list is probably very similar to everyone else's. Faith, family & friends. If you really think about, that's all the matters. There are a lot of material things that I'm thankful for; two cars, a roof over our heads, jobs we love, but none of that matters without faith, family, & friends.

Faith:
Where would I be today if I didn't know God, if I didn't have faith? I know that's a phrase people say, but seriously. I wonder what my life would be like if I didn't trust in God and believe that He cares and provides for us. We have leaned on Him for so many times throughout our life. It seems like we lean on Him a lot for material things, but in our situation right now, it's so different. We've lost our jobs and not had money & He provides (in His timing). Now, we have faith that God will carry us through this valley. He already has! I've made it to 34 weeks! I could go on & on about this. Anyway, I'm thankful to have a God who loves me & cares for me, who I can rely on for anything, and who will carry me when things are not great.

Family:
We can always count on family. I was remembering the day we found out about Layla. We had our apt and found out something was wrong. We both went to work, but I got home before Bryan. Mom, Emily, & Sarah all showed up right after Bry left so I wouldn't be home alone. Thats what family is, right? They are always there, whenever you need them. Even if you don't do anything. Just having them there is enough. ** I had to add this. It was going to be my entire post, but I'll just say: I am thankful for my husband & my beautiful daughters Kylie May & Layla Faith. They get me through the days. Kylie can always make me smile :) **


Friends:
I am so blessed to have the friends I do. Again, in the situation we're in, I've realized how awesome my friends are. It's knowing that so many people are praying for my family. Knowing that I could ask anything of my friends, and it would be done. Being able to call & vent about stuff. Being heard & being challenged to view things differently. Learning from friend's experiences. I'm thankful for you, my friends who read this blog & who keep us in your prayers and encourage us everyday.

It's been a busy week. Having only 3 days to do 5 days worth of work was interesting. We had an excellent relaxing Thanksgiving at Gruse's. Kylie was a little under the weather today. She slept until 9:30 on the couch, ate a little, napped a little and is going to bed now. Doing better tonight than she was this morning. I shopped with mom & Sarah. Sarah was due with baby #4 yesterday, so we were walking a lot! Found some great Black Friday deals even in the afternoon. We're hoping to do some Christmas decorating tomorrow before Bryan goes to work. Another busy week ahead. I think time will fly from now until Dec 16th!

I have a few more posts that I want to write, it's just a matter of finding the time! Oh, I was asked to work more hours & I started last week. So I'm working all day on Mondays & Wednesdays now. Also, Layla's apt on Tuesday was great! We have an ultrasound this Tuesday.

Please keep praying that we make it to the 16th. I am just amazed when I realize we've made it this far! Our prayers are working :)