Especially me.
You know all the stuff I'm thankful for, all the stuff I should be more thankful for, and especially all of the things I take for granted...
That's just it...I'm not sure how exactly.
We sang "Count Your Many Blessings" at church Sunday and as I was singing I kept thinking, "Ashley, your list is miles long. How can you ever tell of everything your sweet Savior has given you?!"
I know I'm incapable of that...but here goes the start of my list nonetheless.
The beautiful, terrible cross. Eternal life. Peace in troubled times. Soldiers & their families. Daddy's wisdom and faithfulness. Mama's love and advice. Britta's tender heart and passion for things shes loves. My precious boyfriend, Paul. Paul's respect and love for God, me, and my family. House shoes. Christmas decorations. Contacts. Special Education kiddos. Kelly's Korner blog. Chris' constant humor and seriousness. Beezie's compliments and "Hey Sug". Mamaw Mabel's dedication. Papaw's hard work. Mamaw Margie's contentment.
Madison, my mini me. 10 amazing months with our newest member of the family, Payton. Kaitlyn. My 4 Morgan boys and 1 Warren (cousins). Soft toliet paper. Make-up wipes. Whitknee's amazing friendship, Straighteners. Washer and dryer. Thaxton Baptist Church family. Bro. Jimmy Russell. Karen Kingsbury books. Jacob's awkwardness. MS State. Debo Stepp. College Sunday school class. Shoes. Health. Operation Christmas Child. Missionaries. First Baptist Church, Tahoe City, CA. Andrea Rodgers. Jacob getting to come home for Thanksgiving holidays. My 5 senses. Socks. Earrings. Ability to read and write. Cell phone. T man. Katy-Lynn Kimbrell.
Warm bed in a warm house. Indoor plumbing. Front porch swings. My camera. Plenty of food in our cabinets. Family all year round. A car to drive. My summer in Tahoe City, CA with the most amazing people. Wireless Internet. Steven & Missy Perry. Doctors & Nurses. Teachers. Policemen. Firemen. Garbage men. Paramedics. Electricity. Scholarships. Gallon of milk. Diet Coke. Paul's sweet family. ICC BSU. College friends. Lauren, Am, & Ash. Church Choir. Jobey. My Bible. Automatic Car washes. Leslie Michelle Ross. Family friends. The Gillentine's. The Comer's (Troy, Robbie, 3 kiddos). Breath. Snail mail....
This is only the beginning let me assure you...
And yet, I'm so unworthy...
As I typed all those things I just kept thinking, "Thank you Jesus!!"
I can't believe this year is
Lord, help me remember to soak up every second and breath of life you so freely give me.
I challenge you to start a list.
P.S.--I am thankful for you faithful blog readers. :) Happy Thanksgiving!
Until next time.
Love God. Love people.
7 comments:
Ashley_-you brought a tear to my eye!! Words will never let you know how thankful we are for God placing you in our home!! To this day our girls still pray for you and look at the photo of you that they have in their rooms and remember that one special weekend!! Time gets away to fast--just remember that we love you and pray for your walk with God daily!! Have a blessed thanksgiving our FRIEND!!! We Love you!! David, Kerrie, Bailey and Payton Gillentine
Hey, I love Kelly's Korner too.
Love love love love you. I am so thankful for your friendship and putting up with me everyday. you are absoutly precious. I thank God for you everyday!!!
Love you best. and I laugh everytime I see that picture of us on your page.
Im so thankful that you are in my life. Love you dearly. :)
Wow, this almost made me tear up.
I hope you know how important you are to each person who is blessed enough to have you in their lives. (This includes me.)
Thanks for saying paramedics and not just police and firemen! haha Flippin love you ash!
Aw, thanks for mentioning us. We love you, Ashley. You are an amazing person, and a special reminder of how God can work in the life of a young person dedicated to HIM.
Love you, Missi
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