I've had this blog space sitting blank for awhile now, waiting for the perfect chance, the divine inspiration to type up my first official post. Every time I've thought to sit down and write there is always a reason to not so here it has sat, a blank canvas waiting, waiting, waiting....
As I was driving home from work today I was struck with thoughts of Thanksgiving, preparations and schedules, things to be done. While I was hurrying down the road my thoughts shifted instead to thoughts of thanksgiving, gratitude and appreciation. I thought, "What better way to start my blog about finding beauty in every inch than with a list of things I'm thankful for?" So here it goes...
My Little Family:
What a joy it has been to watch my little baby grow into a little man (two years old, how did that happen?) and to watch my Husband be his father. There are few things in life that provide as much sweet bliss as listening to Jasper's contagious giggle while Erik is doing something to encourage him to continue. I only wish I could soak in each little moment we all get together, save it for the days when the waters aren't quite so calm and peaceful. For now I will do my best to savor each sweet gift of together time we get.
Changed Lives:
I am continually reminded of the dramatic change that God has done in my dad's and therefore my families lives. Each time we all hang out or talk on the phone I am washed in the truth that God is a miracle worker, a life changer, a pain healer. What a tremendous blessing to be able to witness this reconciliation first hand.
Grandparents for Jasper:
Before I was a parent I never really considered what an enormous role Grandparents would play in our babies life. Now I can't imagine life any other way. We are blessed with two sets of parents who love being Grandparents more than most things in life and I'm starting to think that Jasper may be more fond of spending time with them than he is of me. Really though what more could I ask for? So thankful for his Grandparents near and far.
Crossfit Fort Vancouver:
Never did I think I would enjoy working out so much as I do with the people of CFFV. Trust me I will talk more of this again but here I'll try to keep if brief. If you've known me for any length of time you know that finding a healthy balance in my life in regards to nutrition and activity has been an ongoing challenge. I wont lie and say that the challenges are gone but I will say I am having more fun getting stronger and getting my butt kicked over and over than I ever thought possible. I'm loving working for every inch lost.
Growth:
I am so thankful that God is not done with me yet. This is evidenced in the growing experiences he keeps placing in my life. Thankfully, as he has promised, he never leaves me hanging, he's always there to be the strength in my weakness, to push me a little farther away from me and closer to him.
Friends:
We have the most amazing group of friends. I find myself often just stopping and thinking about how blessed I am because of them. This life would be so much harder without friends new and old who listen when I need to talk, who drink when I need to drink, who give counsel when I'm lost, who make me laugh when I want to cry and who share their lives with me.
Thanksgiving, a time set aside to remember all we have to be thankful for, reminds me that I need to be stopping to find the beauty in every inch more often so that I can remember to be thankful for all the amazing blessing I am given on a daily basis.
