Thanksgiving and Blessings

I'm thankful today and everyday

 for all the obvious things:

my loving Mom and Diddy who have stood by my side with patience;

a brother and sister-in-law who don't forget me even when I don't stay in touch;

a loving, patient, husband who is also a warm and kind father;

three daughters who love me even when I embarrass them;

three sons-in-law who love me even though we're a bit on the crazy side;

three granddaughters who love their Weezer no matter what;

a mother-in-law who lets me be a wife to her only son and treats me like a daughter;

and

a God that forgives me over and over and loves me without condition.

I'm also thankful for:

blue skies and Georgia red clay

beautiful crosses

 the sound of windchimes

soft t-shirts

quiet times

thunderstorms

fluffy pillows

laughing children

music

hugs

the freedom to pray

ocean waves

rain

flowers

hiking trails

cheeseburgers

rainbows

books

the smell of wet dirt

laughter

sunsets

good tomatoes

gentle breezes

warm socks

pockets

night lights

smiles

kindness from strangers

love from family and friends

coffee

sleep

lipgloss

dragonflies

clothes that fit

flowers

umbrellas

green grass

candles

greeting cards

country roads

pine trees

old photos and the memories they bring

life

sunshine

Another Chance

If we might have a second chance to live the days once more,

and rectify mistakes we've made to even up the score.

If we might have a second chance to use our knowledge gained,

perhaps we might become at least as fine as God ordained.

But we can't retrace our steps, however stands the score.

Tomorrow brings another chance for us to try once more.

~Author Unknown~