Thoughts of Thankfulness

     This year has been so busy, that I haven't had much time to reflect, as I usually do. It's been so busy in fact, that this week came without much warning. I pretty much forgot until yesterday that today was Thanksgiving...my favorite holiday. Has becoming an adult and taking on new responsibilities made me so insensitive to time? I've always taken the value of time very seriously. And yet now, my favorite holiday, has crept up so suddenly. Where have the last few months gone?

    

     This year, I homeschooled my brother Mark, my brother Matthew was born, I got my first SLR camera, and my jewelry and photography businesses were started. God has blessed me with almost more business than I can handle, and now I've begun the journey of writing my first novel, which might even turn into a trilogy. 

Ok, enough moping over lost time, let me share some things that I'm thankful for. They won't be in alphabetical order, as some more talented bloggers do. They'll just be straight from my heart, to this beloved blog.

God-"With God all things are possible." This truth from God's Word has meant more to me in the last few months than my entire lifetime. I can't understand how a God that I neglect so much, could still care so much about me, to really care about what I'm doing. Since I've started these business ventures, I'll admit, I've spent less time with my Father than I used to. It pains me to think of how much I've hurt Him from my neglect. I vow from this moment on, that I will put more time aside for my Heavenly Father.

Family- I love my family so dearly. It amazes me to watch as we get closer than I ever thought was possible. Even when a friend and I have a hurt relationship, my family is always here for me. I also want to thank the Lord for our newest edition this year, Matthew. He brings so much joy to all of us, and I don't think any of of could imagine life without his baby smiles. *smiles*

how can you NOT smile at that face? ;)

the lovely Rachel (A.K.A. Rapunzel)

handsome Mark.

aww my mommy :)

I love my family. :)

Friends- Even though I haven't had so much time for them lately, I know my friends are still there for me. I don't know why I am so blessed with such amazing friends. Here's some pictures of some of my closest friends.

My bosom friend Megan. What would I do without her?

New, but good friends Carolyn and Eileen

old friend, Dixie.

Abby, the friend who always makes me laugh. How can someone be such a model and a comedian at the same time?

Kathryne  and Megan.

Ms. Charlotte, good friend as well as second mom.

my little friend, Emma

the lovely, quiet friend, Faith.

Ashlie, my evil twin (just kidding) and Abby

And last but not least, Sueretta. We have gotten closer in the last year due to going through growing pains together. It's so good to have her as my friend.

Diego- last year, I dreamed of having a Canon Rebel XS SLR. May of this year, I got him. I have never been so proud of a camera, as I am this camera, Diego. He makes me look good, and does most of the work. I just press the button. ;)

There are so many other things I could give thanks for, but those are some of the biggest. I'll end this post with a picture I took last year for Thanksgiving. 

Don't forget to give thanks!