Thankfuls: Day 7

Happy Thanksgiving!

1. Freedom: I am very thankful to live in a country that allows me to be free. I am thankful for all of the men and women who have sacrificed so much so that I can enjoy that freedom. I am thankful for my agency and the freedom to choose.

2. GPS systems:  How on earth did I get anywhere before I had a GPS system? I love our GPS for the car and also our GPS that we use for geocaching.

3. Flip flops: I am thankful for shoes that are easy to put on and take off. They are handy when I don't want to put shoes on to take the dogs outside.

4. Amazon.com: Is it bad the the UPS man knows exactly which trailer is ours? Amazon.com is great when you need a specific item that you can't find in stores near you. I am thankful for a website that makes shopping super easy.

5. Heat/AC in cars: I am so grateful for heat and AC in cars. I am thankful that I don't have to freeze or roast when driving. Since living in the south, I have gained an appreciation for AC in cars especially.

6. Sharp knives: We have some good knives and some not so good ones. I am so thankful for the sharp ones. It is amazing the difference. I always thought that cutting up raw chicken was really hard until we got good knives, it is actually really easy. I am thankful for good  sharp knives.

7. Recycling: I love recycling. I hate feeling wasteful. I am thankful that I live some place that makes it so easy to recycle. I am also thankful for my canvas shopping bag that fits nicely in my purse.

8. Space heaters: I am so thankful for space heaters that help keep my house warm.

9. Internet: I don't know what I would do without the internet. I love to be able to watch my TV shows whenever I want to. I love that I can shop, look up recipes, and get new craft ideas and help on the internet. I am even more thankful that it is easy to keep in touch with family and friends who are far away. I am thankful that we can talk face to face even when we are across the country or even out of the country. I am thankful that I will be able to actually see Meric even when he is deployed. The internet is such a tool of convenience but more importantly it is a tool that helps me stay connected to those I love.

10. Snow: I haven't seen a lot of this in the last few years and I miss it. I love snow and how beautiful everything looks covered in a layer of white. I also love playing with the dogs in the snow.

So this is my list of thankfuls and there are countless others that should be on these lists. I am so thankful for all of my many blessings. I take so much for granted. Since this is the last day of my thankfuls and also Thanksgiving, I want to do one more.

11. Holidays: I am so thankful for all of the different holidays. I really love that Meric gets time off for a lot of the holidays. I am also thankful for how the holidays make us remember. New Years is a great time to reflect on what we have accomplish, to set new goals and to celebrate a new beginning. Valentine's day reminds us of the love we have in our lives and that we should express our love to others. The 4th of July reminds us of the blessing of freedom. Veterans day reminds us of all those who have sacrificed and those who continue to sacrifice for our freedom and country. Thanksgiving of course reminds us to be thankful. Christmas reminds us of Christ's birth and that we should be more Christlike and charitable.