Thanksgiving 2019!!

Once again, it is time for a stereotypical holiday post. You know, the one that tells you what it really means to be thankful this Thanksgiving holiday. And I wanted to write this to add my voice to the thousands that are trying to explain the true meaning of living thankfully (at least for one day). Unlike last year when I did something at least sorta original, this year I'm not even going to try. I'm going to be one of those people that simply creates a list of things they are thankful for. But there is a reason for that. In the last year, I have come to recognize the value of making lists. I've found how easy it is to take things for granted. With that, comes a new appreciation for being able to name things I'm grateful for. So make it a tradition. Write down things you are thankful for in your life. Here are a few of mine:

Sleepless nights
Unanswered prayers
Scars because they show that we aren't perfect
Scars because they show us God's healing
Prayers
Friends that are brutally honest
Trials
Memories
Mercies in disguise
Wisdom
Reminders that this in not my home
Comments
Hugs
True freedom
Nostalgia
Deep songs
Letters
Words
Journals
Being able to share my thoughts with you
People who will listen
Perfect moments
School
Knowledge
Learning
Friends that are older than me
All my friends
Glimpses of people's deeper side
Hearing stories
Telling my story
People who admit they aren't perfect
The courage to continue
The ability to shoot for the stars
Lists of things I'm thankful for

I don't know you. I don't know your story. I hope you love your family and are enjoying an amazing Thanksgiving with them, I hope your list of things that you are constantly grateful for is unending. But if the holiday's are rough for you, please remember you are loved. Remember that God's blessings may come in disguise, but they are always there. Find a reason to be joyful today. I may not know you, but I am grateful for you. I'm thankful for all of you.
Happy Thanksgiving!!!