Things I am Thankful For in 2010

1.God being my best friend!

2.God saving me and always full of mercy and is always patient with me.

3.My family

4.My house

5.God's provision in so many areas and faithfulness

6. That I was able to go on another cruise with my family

7. That God had everything run really smooth with the cruise from getting to FL to the ship

8. Reunited with some family members after a pretty long time

9. That God knows what He is doing in my life and is taking care of everything.

10. Him taking care of my jaw.

11. Madison Angeliese Gilman got adopted! Praise the Lord!

12. That God let Mommy and me go to a great homeschool conference and getting blessed in a neat way and learned a lot. 

13. That I got to go to Texas to see my family in July

14. On the cruise God helping me to ice skate better than years before.

15. Letting me find out really great things! :)

16. That Jesus' blood washed away my sin and the Father's wrath completely satisfied.

17. My pets

18. Having the opportunity to go to the small group Don't Waste Your Life in January through April.

19. Estate being wrapped up.

20. The basement getting cleaned up (and still getting clean)

21. Got to know Annie better

22. Going to all the fun lia sophia jewelry parties and having one!

23. Got the new closet in my room finally!!

24. Got to go to Ellen's Stardust Diner again in NYC with my family.

25. That Thomas had the opportunity to go to Camp Melody.

26. Got a new bike after many years.

27. Went to Dave and Buster's after having not been in a awhile.

28. That I got to help out with the spelling bee at NJUCA.

29. That my family got the new puppy Jet!!!

30. For who God is and how He always cares for me despite me getting upset or worried at times.

31. For the Maxwell's that Nathan and Melanie had a healthy baby girl full term!

There is so much more! A lot of these are about what God has blessed me with in 2010. I know they are just fun stuff and other things that won't last forever, but God does and I will always thank Him for the things He did for His glory from past years. Some are so amazing that I cannot forget them. Like God changing my life back in 10th grade. From then on I am no longer the same! He has just been showing me so much all the way from 10th through now. I love to just look back at how He did protect me before I was totally changed (when i was in public school).  I just say Thank you Jesus!!!!!

Thanksgiving Thoughts

       As it is now Thanksgiving most people around the world are thinking about all the food that they will be eating and of course the shopping and sales on black Friday. I admit I think about the food and do get excited about it. It is great to be with family. This holiday though is a national day to give thanks that Abraham Lincoln declared.  I like to give thanks to God on this day. I give thanks to Him everyday or whenever I think of Him. On Thanksgiving I like to slowdown and praise Him and thank Him for everything He has done in my life and in the lives of others. Friends and family. He just blows my mind sometimes!   I am thankful for His gift of salvation that He died on the cross for me, that He protects me and loves me with an everlasting love! Thankful to be living with Jesus. I could go on and on. I am just saying that this Thanksgiving lets all slow down and have a time of praise and thanksgiving for all He has done where we reflect on it.   I am though thankful for a the food we will be eating because God provides for all our needs. The pilgrims had the harvest festival to be thankful for all the food (bountiful harvest). Lets thank and praise The King of Kings!
                                                 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!!

                                 "Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and in His courts with praise: be thankful  unto Him, and bless His name. For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endureth to all generations." Psalm 100:4-5