Monday, November 19, 2007

(Here it is...) 100 things I'm thankful for.....

  1. salvation
  2. the Bible
  3. my pastor and family
  4. the body of Christ
  5. God's grace and mercy in my life
  6. God's guidance throughout my 27 years
  7. my S.S. teacher and family
  8. GBS, which taught Biblical thinking
  9. a relationship with God
  10. a church building in which to worship God
  11. Freedom - to worship God where and when I choose
  12. Being born in America
  13. Interstate Highway Systems so I can travel home
  14. Grocery stores
  15. Department stores
  16. Home Depot & Lowes :-)
  17. Gas stations
  18. a house
  19. electricity
  20. running water
  21. toilets
  22. showers
  23. computers
  24. cameras
  25. cell phones
  26. dish washers
  27. washers
  28. dryers
  29. stoves
  30. bed
  31. warm covers
  32. microwave
  33. refrigerator
  34. toaster
  35. coffee pot
  36. furnaces
  37. air conditioners
  38. cars
  39. clothes
  40. shoes
  41. coats/jackets
  42. toiletry items
  43. cupboards full of food
  44. books ability to read
  45. jobs
  46. paychecks
  47. ability to work at a job
  48. Internet access
  49. Google :-)
  50. eyes to see
  51. ears to hear
  52. brain to think
  53. arms & legs that function
  54. fingers
  55. big toes - crucial for balance :-)
  56. above average healthy
  57. a quality education
  58. good Christian friends
  59. a godly heritage
  60. church camps & youth camp
  61. Gram & Grandpa Straight's influence on my life
  62. my wonderful mother
  63. Tony, Jenn & soon to be little nephew
  64. Tiffany & Zippy
  65. The Powell Clan
  66. Memories on the farm
  67. Mom & Dad McCasland
  68. all my Yankee Aunts, Uncles, & Cousins (well, there my be a few dutchies and a Hoosier in there too??)
  69. all my in-laws on the McCasland side
  70. all my cute nieces & nephews
  71. vacation!!!
  72. skiing
  73. exercising
  74. sports
  75. the seasons of the year
  76. STARBUCKS
  77. music
  78. eating out :-)
  79. the theater arts (love plays)
  80. my amazing baby growing inside of me
  81. the assurance that God is in control of my pregnancy
  82. generosity of family & friends
  83. experience of teaching Kindergarten
  84. all the children I have cared for and taught over the years
  85. Babies and children
  86. the life God has blessed me with
  87. Democracy in America
  88. our military
  89. those fighting oversea for freedom
  90. my husband
  91. his love and patience with me
  92. his ability to remodel our house
  93. wonderful childhood memories
  94. strength for today
  95. hope for tomorrow
  96. smiles
  97. laughter
  98. laughter
  99. laughter
  100. thanksgiving day