Two monkeys-soon to be three monkeys- a toad and a king...: The little Thanksgiving blessings...

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

The little Thanksgiving blessings...

I'm grateful for every minute with my two kids- yes, even the kicking under the table moments, the cranberry sauce spilled moments, the "you better eat or no dessert" moments, the fingers in the Cool Whip moments. Here's why this Thanksgiving I am appreciating the "little things in life"

Thanks for the eternal mess. Kids are the quickest cure for perfectionism I know. Have a kid or two, and nothing will ever remain where you left it, your floors will be re-encrusted in crumbs, and stray socks will go forth and multiply like rabbits.

Thanks for the hard questions, even the embarassing ones. "Why is that woman/man so fat"? "Why do you have lines on your face mom"? "Why do some people not believe in God"? They help keep our minds quick.

Thanks for the misdeeds behind my back. The stuck out tongues? The sneaking one more cookie after being told not to. These are the moves that keep us young.

Thanks for running me in circles. There's nothing like the daily gallop through meals, dishes, lunch packing, laundry, gymnastics, homework, bedtime, etc which leads only to the next day of more of the same, to remind me that life isn't a destination, it's a journey.

Thanks for taking 10 minutes to put on socks when we should've been out the door 10 minutes ago. I'm so rushed all the time that I automatically get impatient, even when the 10 minutes don't really matter. It's good to be reminded to stop and smell the dirty socks that were wore yesterday that will be worn again today.

Thanks for all manner of bodily extrusions- their sights, smells, and their sounds. Enough said...

Thanks for the constant chauffer duty. I now know what my mom meant when she said, "I just love being a taxi"!

Thanks for annoying Barney, Spongebob, Hannah Montana, Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Jonas Brothers and Wow Wow Wuzby. My kids obsession with these shows have infected my brain with some really mind numbing jingles that I can't shake. But Hey... their built in babysitters that give me some peace sometimes. Free!

Thanks for clutter. From all the stuffed animals residing on beds and shelves, under beds, in closets, school papers and artwork and clothes, and Lord help me if your famous artwork happens to end up in the trash. Guilt trip city.

Thanks for the empty bank account. Where did the cash go? To school, clothes, toys, medicine, dentist, gymnastics, food, food, food, etc. I consider all that a pretty good investment! Hey... and when they grow up and become doctors, and lawyers, they can take care of us in our old age! (Yeah, right I know)
Thanks for my alarm clock that goes off almost every morning. I am thankful to have a job to go to everyday that I love!

Last but certainly not least!!!!Thanks for my Savior! My All Mighty, All saving Savior for giving His life to allow me to have all I ever need. No worries, No stress, just a friend forever and a mansion in Glory!

I hope everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving! I am so thankful this year and I can't even begin to tell you how this year I am seeing things in a different light. No hassle, and rush, like a kid who is just soaking in everything they see and hear. I am enjoying the many wonders of this and future holidays to come.

2 comments:

StefNovember 25, 2009 at 12:37 AM
i hope you guys have a happy thanksgiving!!
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FernNovember 26, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Great post Shannon! I am inspired to write mine now! Love to you and your family and happy thanksgiving!
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You are not here by accident. Jesus loves you, and He wants you to have a personal relationship with Him. There is just one thing that separates you from God. That one thing is sin. People tend to divide themselves into groups-good people and bad people. But God say that every person that has ever lived is a sinner, and any sin separates us from God. That includes you and me.

"For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23

According to man's rules, people should be punished or rewarded according to how good they are, and it might be hard for you to understand how Jesus could love you when other people don't seem to. But I have great news for you! Jesus DOES love you! More than you can ever imagine! And there's nothing you can do to make him stop!Are you thinking that you should make things right in your life before you come to Jesus? Many people feel that way, but that's not what God says!"God demonstrates His own love for us in this:

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8

For you to come to God you have to get rid of your sin problem. But God says that you can't make yourself right with God by being a better person. God wants to save you just because he loves you!

"He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy." Titus 3:5

It's God's grace that allows you to come to Him-not your efforts to "clean up your life" or work your way to Heaven. You can't earn it. It's a free gift.

"For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-not by works, so that no one can boast." Ephesians 2:8-9

For you to come to God, your sin must be paid for. God's gift to you is His son, Jesus, who paid the debt for you.

"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23

Jesus paid the price for your sin and mine by giving His life on the cross. God brought Jesus back from the dead and paved the way for you to have a personal relationship with Him through Jesus. All that's left your you to do is to accept the gift that Jesus is holding our for you right now."If you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved.

" Romans 10:9-10God says that if you believe in His son, Jesus , you can live forever with Him in glory.

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Are you ready to accept the gift of eternal life that Jesus is offering you right now? If it is your sincere desire to ask Jesus to come into your heart as your personal Lord and Savior, then talk to God from your heart:

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Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner and I do not deserve eternal life. But, I believe you died and rose from the grave to purchase a place in Heaven for me. Jesus, come into my life, take control of my life, forgive my sins and save me. I am now placing my trust in You alone for my salvation and I accept your free give of eternal life."If you have trust Jesus as your Lord and Savior, please let us know. I want to rejoice in what God has done in your life and help you to grow spiritually. If you have questions or concerns, please let me know, I would like to help you understand the love that Jesus is offering you for free, no matter who or where you are. I would like to help you connect with a church in your home community, or point you to the wonderful church I love to call my home.

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Welcome to my blog. I am very new to this whole blog thing, so bear with me. I was inspired by a friend of mine to create a blog. She has touched me in so many ways with her heart warming posts and I know she has touched many others as well. I hope that I can touch others as she has touched me.

I am starting this blog with the intentions of posting what God is doing in our little family. We let him take the wheel of our life and we are enjoying the ride. We don't know where he is going to take our family, but we are sure thrilled to be on it.

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