Thankful Thursday: Thanksgiving Edition

Kelly got me started doing this last year--I think I will make it a tradition. In honor of Thanksgiving, a sort of mega-version of Thankful Thursday. I am thanking God this year for...

1. an amazing husband to share life with
2. contact lenses
3. fall leaves in reds, oranges and yellows
4. sparkly pens
5. Hank
6. phones
7. email
8. blogs
9. the new friends I have made through blogs
10. knowing that although I likely will never meet them on earth, we'll get together in Heaven someday!
11. laughter--the kind where your cheeks hurt and your stomach aches
12. traveling I have gotten to do around the U.S. and world
13. Christmas music
14. grace to be able to cook
15. KitchenAid mixer
16. tucking away savings for Christmas gifts gradually all year long = no December money crunch
17. the ability to walk
18. chocolate
19. GEMS girls
20. GEMS co-counselors
21. freedom to worship Him without persecution
22. free John Piper sermons online
23. a CD burner on our computer
24. Sovereign Grace Ministries
25. Compassion International
26. Samaritan's Purse
27. Voice of the Martyrs
28. Kingdom Building Ministries
29. our house--being a homeowner instead of a renter
30. the realtor and mortgage broker who helped us buy it
31. the means to make a good down payment
32. small mortgage payments
33. my husband's handyman skills
34. hardwood floors
35. a fireplace
36. red paint in the dining room
37. plenty of kitchen counter & cupboard space
38. a porch swing
39. a bigger freezer than the one at our apartment
40. lots of natural light
41. loving and generous parents
42. loving and generous in-laws
43. both sets of parents still being married to each other
44. new recipes
45. contemporary music with rich, gospel-centered lyrics (see #24)
46. beautiful photography
47. heavy blankets
48. scented candles
49. friendliness of the kids next door
50. Steve's job
51. freelance opportunities to use my skills and make a little extra income
52. extended times alone with God
53. women who have mentored me
54. low utility bill
55. brown sugar & fig lotion
56. ability to play the piano
57. opportunity to go home for Thanksgiving
58. yummy Thanksgiving feast
59. beautiful neighborhood to take walks in
60. gas prices lower than $3/gallon (it's all about perspective)
61. church potlucks
62. hugs from kids
63. high speed internet access
64. sense of smell
65. His Word in my own language
66. thick, soft hair
67. digital photos
68. ten-day vacation coming up at Christmas
69. mental health
70. memory
71. prayer journals
72. frozen cookie dough
73. pillowtop mattress
74. prayer service at church this week
75. deepening my understanding of the gospel
76. long-distance friends who keep in touch
77. mercy without measure, new every morning
78. turtleneck sweaters
79. coffeehouses that aren't chains
80. immediate family on both sides who love each other & get along peacefully
81. flip flops
82. ability to type quickly
83. answered prayers
84. opening my eyes and giving me the grace to come to Him
85. Nashville is Talking--the fascinating people, the different perspectives...oh, and the extra blog traffic it brings :)
86. raw spinach--it makes me feel good eating it, like I'm actually healthy
87. lots of cute babies/toddlers at church to love on
88. Steve's willingness to scratch my back or rub my shoulders frequently
89. free fonts
90. 70 mph speed limit in Indiana
91. aluminum foil
92. did I mention my amazing husband?
93. indoor plumbing
94. the Spirit who intercedes for me
95. effective Scripture memory system
96. His fatherly compassion
97. the fact that He never changes
98. His sovereignty
99. His promises to provide for all my needs
100. real hope for eternity, founded on the solid Rock of Christ and His perfect blood

Count your blessings this Thanksgiving--remember all the reasons you have to be grateful! (And comment below to add a few of your own--or a link to your own blog list of blessings!)