Give Thanks.

this morning as i woke up and rolled right into the living room to watch the Thanksgiving Parade with my sissy.. I just started to ponder upon all the things I'm thankful for.
 
these past months i have more than i could ever imagine to be thankful for.
and then there's my mother who's birthday is on Monday, and has raised me for 17 years.

the food I've been blessed to eat every day.

My sweet cousins that i love so dearly.

the joy that I have come to know from the Father.
 
My camera and its awesome quality. (sometimes)

Precious moments talking about Jesus and what he did for us with my sweet girl.

The beautiful nature and creation that God has supplied for us to see everyday.

I just love the beautiful leaves this time of year.

My family, who were all able to join us today at my house for a meal around the table. From 80 something to 8 years old.

People take it for granted, but when for 6 years we had to travel 4 hours to see any family, the fact we were all together today, made my heart skip a beat.




My sweet great Aunt and her new hubby, and how precious they are.

My aunt doodle and her fam, who traveled just to be with us.


My sweet grandma, she just loves having us back. and we love having her with us :)


 
today was just splendid, and i loved looking around every direction and seeing the 17 people at my table and many more things I am thankful for.
 
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love endures forever.
Psalm 136:1
 
-Austyn
 

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