So Thankful!

B-day present from my sis

As I sit here typing this blog, I am very thankful for so many things. I thank God every day for giving me the strength to get through another day. He has blessed me beyond my wildest dream. I have an amazing husband who provides for our family, a wonderful son who is a true miracle, the most awesome family a girl could ask for, & the best friends in the world! I started my day off by making my oh-so-dreaded grocery shopping list but as I was on my way to the stores, it hit me that I am very fortunate to be able to buy food for my family because there are so many people in this world who can't do that. So as I walked through the aisles at the store, I had a different outlook as I shopped. It was irritating or annoying anymore, but a blessing.

I've always been thankful for the things God has given me, but today really opened my eyes for some reason. My goal is to not look at something as simple as grocery shopping as a 'chore' or 'job' but as a gift that I can give my family. So many people go hungry every day & I don't feel that I have any place to whine or gripe about shopping for food.

For the past few years, Brian & I have donated to the Evansville Rescue Mission. I want to continue to help those who are hungry as much as possible, especially during the upcoming holiday season. My new goal when it comes to grocery shopping is to purchase some canned/perishable food on each trip that I can donate to a local food pantry. It may not be a huge donation but every little bit helps!

God bless!