A Year Of Thankfulness...

As I've spent the day reflecting on the past year and all the change it brought, I realized that even through all the pain and loss there was still so very much to be thankful for.  My family, the addition of Max William, our home, the fact that I get to spend every day taking care of my girls, wonderful friends, a fantastic church, living in a country that is still free, and my memories of those I've lost.  The fact is, I kind of lost sight of all I had to be thankful for at times this past year and I've decided that this year I'll actively look for God's blessings each and every day.

Today I'm thankful for yet another BRAND NEW YEAR.  365 days ahead of me that are completely blank, waiting to be written and painted.  I'm excited to see what God has planned; to see the vibrant colors, the shadows and light, the hidden details... every stroke of His brush creating what will be the portrait of my life.