Thanksgiving

I've always felt bad for the holiday of Thanksgiving. It seems that everyone's so excited about Christmas that they start putting up decorations the day after Halloween and just push Thanksgiving aside to make room for Santa's sleigh. People forget it even exists!
My family is calmer than most when it comes to holidays, we don't go anywhere and no extra family members come to our house, we just have a nice and relaxing day and enjoy each others company.

In the spirit of this commonly forgotten holiday, I'm going to write about how thankful I am for....

My Wheelchair
If it weren't for this little guy, I'd be completely bedridden right now. But with him, I have independence and freedom! He helps me and my family more than I could even start to say. I am so thankful that I have this tool at my disposal, it makes life a lot easier for all of us.

My Friends and Family
These people are the ones who direct me back towards God and encourage me to keep going. They're like my cheer squad at the hospital, they stay with me when I'm lonely and do things for me that I can't do for myself right now. Without these people in my life, things would be pretty bleak right now. They're a huge blessing in my life that I wouldn't trade for anything on this earth.

My Savior
The thing I'm most thankful for though is my personal Lord and savior, Jesus Christ. I don't think I can put into words how much I love Him or how much He's changed my life. He's the one who gives me the peace and strength I need to get through all my medical stuff and without Him my life would suck a lot.

So, I'd like to challenge y'all while you're digesting your turkey dinner to seriously think about what you're thankful for this afternoon. Then, if you can, I'd suggest taking out a few minutes for you and God to chat. Thank Him, praise Him, for all the things on your list.
Talk to Him, forget about the things you or your best friend need for a minute and just talk to Him.

Well, that's my advice. I hope y'all had a very happy Thanksgiving.