thankful..

for so much, for the little things, for the big things, for family, for the friends that I have, for the difficult situations I have endured, for the fun & silly times I have shared with so many, for the feelings of sadness, and the feelings of elation, thankful for the abilities GOD has provided in me to share with others, thankful for so much....I hope that you are are just as thankful...for everything that comes your way, should it all be clear to you, or confusing at times...continue to be thankful for what GOD provides us with...strength, courage,wisdom,fear,love,knowledge & truth..I think that with those ingrediants, you just cant go wrong!

"Simply Complicated" this is me..I once compared my life to a scrap piece of RIC-RAC...up & down, cute & clean with a tiny bit of a straight edge and some frays...a bit shabby & dusty with LOTS of details and for that, I AM THANKFUL...

REMEMBER THIS

Life is never a straight line...it is full of twists & turns...the way to lead a happy & thankful life is to not avoid them, but to embrace them &  find happiness  & joy in them.

Comments

[Lisa M]

Wow! Your thoughts on life always make me think and they always make me smile. They are so poigniant and meaningful. Thank you for not being afraid to be who you really are. Reading your thoughts makes me strive to be a better person.Thank you also for constantly reminding us of what is important in life. I started coming to your blog for scrapbook inspiration, but I have found so much more.

Happy Thanksgiving!

[Alexis Trimble]

You are an inspiration in so many ways. I enjoyed talking with you this past weekend. It makes me miss my TT family so much when I come home to visit. I'm so excited for all your new adventures!! See you soon.

LEX

[Shannon Hatfield]

Stephanie I looked at your blog for the first time today since Saturday. I know you have been soooo busy with CHA and you have been a godsend to Teresa! I found this on your sideline of favorite posts and I think after Saturday this is just the thing I needed to read! Your words are so touching and meaningful whether they were for Thanksgiving or April 12th (or January 23)! I have been to my doctor and my hormones were changing everything with my diabetes and I have everything in my regimen changed now so I am doing much better. This hasn't happened to me since it happened in Las Vegas at IU in 2008 (when Teresa was there of all things). That time was a bit different because I didn't eat and I was rushing around. I thank God and blessings for all of you there that evening and I THANK GOD that this was a time I was with my baby for only moments when my husband came. It's too bad he didn't stay but I am so GRATEFUL TO GOD FOR MY BEAUTIFUL FAMILY and I have to take a few lessons out of this. I have to take care of myself in order to take care of them for one thing. Rest is an answer for me for now. I have to be grateful for everything I have and even though it can be so hard to go through some times in our lives (and sadness) I am grateful for every moment. I am most grateful for God putting a beautiful person like you in the circle of people I know who really make sense of the good and the bad and magnify JOY!
Hugs, Shannon