Surrounded.

I hope that this Thanksgiving you are able to realize the blessings that truly matter.  It doesn't matter if the turkey is cooked just right, that the potatoes aren't lumpy, you have the perfect plates, napkins, spotless floor....the list could go on.  What truly matters is that you are here and that you are with people that love you.  Take a deep breath....look around and enjoy.  Seriously, do that right now...don't make me count to 3... :)

I know many people this Thanksgiving that have a little heart tug that reminds them of broken dreams, unfulfilled expectations, loss, just plain old pain.  I also know those same people will choose to celebrate what and who they do have despite that tug.  I am blessed to be surrounded by some amazingly strong people.  People who God has allowed me to laugh, cry and love through it all.

This Thanksgiving that is what I am thankful for the most.

Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart.
Psalm 111:1