Cyndi Dodson

As I review my calendar for this upcoming week and see all the plans that my family is scheduled to do, I can’t help but think about how crazy our schedule can get - if it is not kept under control. The girls are getting their hair cut on Tuesday and donating it to Locks of Love (their idea and their way of being thankful, for hair.) We are going to the Fantasy of Trees and also to Dixie Stampede. My entire family is coming over on Thursday as we celebrate being thankful for each other. We have friends coming in town this weekend for the football game.

But during all of these “plans”, I want to make a conscious effort to be grateful for my amazing girls, my fantastic husband, my awesome family, our great health, our finances, my great friends and most importantly God’s gift of His son Jesus and my relationship with Him. I don’t want this week to rush by without hugging my girls, telling my family that I love them and telling my husband how grateful I am that I am his wife and my friends how thankful I am for them putting up with me

When we worry about getting the turkey just right, who is going to sit by who at dinner on Thursday, will everyone get along? and will I eat too many carbs (as usual) I want to remember the important things and that is God is in control (so its His fault if the rolls are burned.) I want to take the time to remember to thank Him for His gift of His son Jesus. Everything is from Him and I am grateful for His many blessings in my life.  Please take the time this week to thank Him for your blessings and please pray for those that may not be having as great of Thanksgiving as us.

I would also love to know what you are thankful for. Please respond back and share what you are grateful for this year!

Have a blessed Turkey Day!