Thankfulness continued...

Ok so I am still a little behind but thats ok!!!

Day 6
I am thankful for my parents. When I think about how I want to be and how I want my life to be on down the road they are my role model. They are the most amazing people I know. They raised me (and my brothers) to be responsible. And by responsible I mean responsible for myself and my actions. I can't stand people who think they can just do whatever without consequences. They taught us to work hard. Another one of my pet peeves: people who think they are entitled to something or somebody owes them something in life. You get what earn. If you work hard and work smart you can have anything you want. Kids today don't think that way. They think everything should just be given to them. My parents have built a good life for themselves because they worked hard. They taught us how to care about people and how to love. I remember thinking when I was little that I wanted a husband just like my daddy. The way he treated my mom just made my heart melt. They taught us about respect. How to respect them and other people. Even today at the age of 27 I would NEVER talk to my parents the ways some kids do today. They taught us the value of time. My parents were so involved in our lives and still are. They never missed one of my basketball games and that meant a lot to me. I never once doubted if they cared. Now that we are all grown they invest their time into the grandkids and that is special. My parents are 2 of my best friends and I am so grateful for that. Now back in the day I thought my mom was mean and my dad was scary but I think I am better off because of it. I am so glad they were mean parents!

Day 7
I am thankful for unanswered prayers. You know sometimes we get so mad at God for not giving us what we think we need. But we just can't see what better things he has planned for us. There have been countless times when I thought God just wasn't listening. Times when I thought he just didn't care. But each time when I finally just waited for him he blessed me with way better things. We just have to learn to trust that God always knows best:)

Day 8
I am thankful for my past mistakes. Now I know this sounds just as crazy as being thankful for laundry but it's true. My mistakes are a little bit of what has made me who I am today. All those "Learning Experiences" have a purpose. They are what teach us. Sometimes they teach us about ourselves and sometimes they teach us about other people. Either way they are a vital part in who we are. Some I am more ashamed of than others but I have accepted the fact that they are all apart of who I am. Just think how boring our lives would be if we didnt have stories to tell about ourselves haha!

Day 9
I am thankful for coffee. It is a simple thing, but somedays it is the ONLY thing that can get my day going. Where or where would I be without my coffee??? I don't even want to think about it! I am also thankful for my Keurig coffee maker my hubby bought me after Jackson was born...I needed something quick and easy:)