am thankful.

for marrying my husband in the year 0h nine. for his support, encouragement, and grace. for being beyond my dreams, wishes, and hearts desires. for late night laghing sessions and early morning coffee. for our puppy who has brought such joy into our hearts. for the ability to pay our bills monthly and give to others even on our tight budget. for little extras like dark chocolate bars and baby carrots and the good OJ and nail polish and unlimited texting and a date night here and there. for recipes gone good and the fun of married cooking and shopping. for our home and the small joys of having a full washer + dryer and double door fridge and centrail AC + heat. for our little Hondas making it another year and my macbook enduring another semester. for the wedding of my dreams and the friends who attended. for a trip to oregon to celebrate our husband + wifeness. for forgiveness and restored friendships and cups of coffee to talk over. for God's provision and sovereignty, even when times seem scary. for a job that allows me to use my gifts and for a staff that lifts one another up. for my family and postive results from chemotherapy. for answered prayers and the patience to wait for others. for my new niece who is strong and healthy and has the sweetest baby noises that I can listen to again and again on my phone. for students and the joy it is to serve them and watch them develop. for school + books + the things that keep me motivated to learn and grow. for food that stays fresh longer than it shoud, tire treads that stay deeper than they should, clothes that stay new-looking longer than they should, and bills that seem lower than they should (i know that is you, God).  and for carley block.

am so thankful for life and the One who gives it.

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.


have a thankful thanksgiving.