Thankful

Over the past several weeks I’ve watched many of my friends post on Facebook each day all of the things that they are thankful for. Rather than posting daily I’ve been saving all my things up for one big list.

First and foremost I’m thankful to be a child of God. He loves me even when I’m not loveable and loves me so much that he sent his one and only son to die an awful death on the cross for me and forgive me of all of my sins that one day I can live eternally with him in heaven.  I’m thankful for his grace, love and mercy. I’m thankful that he walks with me each and every day of my life and that there is no circumstance that he won’t be there to walk, guide or carry me through.

I’m thankful for my parents who loved me enough to teach me the love and grace of my Savior and brought me up as a child of God. They provided a loving and caring home and provided me with a great Christian based education all the way from kindergarten through college. They loved me, invested in me, and didn’t kill me when I probably needed killing (most likely 7-12 grades). The raised me to be independent, to think on my own, to be gracious loving and kind to all those that I meet. They were and ARE great role models and I’m blessed to have them as my parents.

I’m thankful that the Lord gave me the most incredible husband that any girl could dream of having. I’m thankful that the Lord picked him out for me and saved him for me and then placed us both in just the right place at just the right time so that we could meet.  My coach is my balance and is absolutely perfect for me. He loves me like no one else can. He can make me laugh and he can bring me back to reality when my imagination gets the best of me. He shares my hopes, my dreams, and my frustrations, my love for all things Disney. He’s great about bringing out my silly side and helping me to just relax and have a little fun.  All of these things are great, but most importantly he shares my faith.  He loves the Lord with all of his heart, soul and mind and he strives daily to walk him.  

I’m thankful for how the Lord always places me in just the right place and just the right time so that I can meet some of the most amazing people who have played some major roles in my life.  These people have been a blessing throughout my life and taught me things every step of the way.   My friends have loved me and supported me. They pick me up and dust me off and encourage me. When I lose my way, they redirect me and set me back on the right path. They invest in me.

I’m thankful that for the incredible jobs that I have had that have been beyond my wildest dreams. I never dreamed of working for NASA or the White House but I’ve been blessed to do both. I never dreamed of working for one of the largest breast cancer organizations in the world, but I do and I’m blessed every day by it.

I’m thankful to be the wife of a coach. I’m blessed to be able to watch my husband do his job and I get to see him put his passion into play each and every day. I’m blessed to be a part of the lives of so many young men and women and help invest in them. I’m thankful that they become a part of our family and that we become a part of theirs. I'm also thankful that our relationships with them continue long after high school.  

I’m blessed to get to know and love coaching families from all over the state of Texas. I’m thankful to know so many incredible coaches wives who love their husbands and their jobs as much as I do. I’m thankful that some of these women have become lifelong friends and that I am a better person for knowing them.

Today I’m thankful that we are still in the playoffs and that our team gets to put it all out there on the field at least one more time this afternoon.  Today with the weather we are having I’m thankful that we are able to play in an enclosed stadium that keeps us out of the cold and rain.  

Time to get dressed and go cheer on my coach and his team!

Blessings,
Laurel