4. I am thankful God blessed us with Emily. Being a mom has been the hardest, most stressful but rewarding and loving job I have ever done.
5. I am so thankful to be an American.
6. I am thankful to have a cozy home in a safe place (that’s also within walking distance to Super Target, Chick-fil-a, and many many other convenient places).
7. I am thankful Paul has a good job that supports our family and gives me the ability to stay home with Emily.
8. I am thankful to live in a state that has good weather for gardening. There’s nothing like fresh tomatoes and basil that grow until the first frost (usually end of October!).
9. I am thankful for our awesome church. A place where we can worship God and fellowship with other believers. Also a place where Emily feels loved and safe.
10. I am thankful to have reliable internet and technologies to keep in touch with our family and friends who live far away.
11. And today especially, I am reminded to be thankful for our country’s military veterans. I saw this poem online and felt it very appropriate for today.
Heroes
By Jared Jenkins
In war, there are lives risked and lives taken
Men and women giving their best to defend what they love
They defend their country
Their honor
Their people
Some call them soldiers
Others call them heroes
Our veterans have risked their lives for us
They have lived through hell and fought with honor
Many have killed
And regret doing so
For every life, there is a soul
For every soul, there is a life
For those who have died, we show great appreciation and remembrance
For those who live, along with them live the horrific memories of battle
Some, memories of defeat
Some, memories of victory
Our veterans were more than soldiers
They were, and still are heroes
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