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Philippians 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you.


Today is Thanksgiving. Before I cook the turkey or turn on festive holiday music, I want to pause and allow gratitude to wash over my heart. I am truly thankful for:



  • A husband who loves deeply and honestly
  • Four daughters who look more like Jesus every day
  • An early morning run with my sweetheart and my oldest
  • An eclectic mix of Thanksgiving plates that add a smile to the Thanksgiving table
  • A church that welcomes anyone who wants to know more about God
  • A big city with a small town feel
  • Family scattered about whose love I gather in my heart
  • Children spread through four schools so each has her special place
  • You, my readers, who encourage and challenge me every day. I'm a better woman because of you.
  • Our Savior, Jesus, bearer of boundless love and unmatched grace
Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

32 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 24, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    thanking with you this morning....beautiful list

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  2. KellyNovember 24, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving :)

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  3. TorrieNovember 24, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    A beautiful list! Happy Thanksgiving! Hope you have a wonderful day with your family.

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  4. SZMNovember 24, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Lovely list...and right back at ya, sweet Shannon ;)

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  5. AnonymousNovember 24, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Happy thanksgiving Shannon
    God bless
    Tracy

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  6. KelliNovember 24, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving girl! Love when we see Jesus in our children...nothing better than that:)))

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  7. MarieNovember 25, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    What a delight to watch children grow into God's image. Thank you for reminding me that we Believers are all children looking more and more like our ABBA each day.

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  8. melvinNovember 25, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Hello Shannon, I wish you a happy thanksgiving to you and your family.
    Melvin

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  9. UnknownNovember 26, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Kendal, love knowing we're thanking God together!

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  10. UnknownNovember 26, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Kelly, Happy Thanksgiving to you sweet friend!

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  11. UnknownNovember 26, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Torrie, it was a blessed Thanksgiving. We have so much for which to be thankful!

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  12. UnknownNovember 26, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Suzette, thankful for you and your friendship.

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  13. UnknownNovember 26, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Tracy, sending you Thanksgiving blessings across the vast ocean-another reminder of the greatness of God!

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  14. UnknownNovember 26, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Kelli, Happy Thanksgiving to you too! XO

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  15. UnknownNovember 26, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Marie, definitely one of my greatest joys in life is seeing my kids become more like Him.

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  16. UnknownNovember 26, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Melvin, thank you so much for stopping by. Wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well!

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  17. melvinNovember 26, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Hello Shannon, thank you for your nice message.
    I wish you the best.
    Melvin

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  18. Amy SullivanNovember 27, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Shannon,
    I loved your list and the four daughters that look more like Jesus every day. It's been fun getting to know you better through your space here. Thanks for sharing bits of your world.

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  19. HeidiNovember 28, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Beautiful list of gratitude Shannon... I pray that your Thanksgiving day brought you many more blessings!

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  20. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Amy, thanks for stopping by - it was a special Thanksgiving blessing!

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  21. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Heidi, gratitude is something I overlooked for far too long. As I've learned to be grateful for the little things in life, I've grown closer to the heart of God.

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  22. Gwendolyn GageNovember 28, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    It sounds like you are very blessed, Shannon! ;-) I hope your Thanksgiving was great! We weren't able to travel to KY this year, so we went to my husband's adopted mom's house for Thanksgiving. It was a blast!

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  23. Im A Silly MamiNovember 28, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Sounds like you had a Blessed Thanksgiving. You have a beautiful family.

    Following you back.

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  24. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Gwendolyn, how fun! Glad you had a great holiday. It's snowing here - a very apropos start to the Christmas season methinks!

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  25. UnknownNovember 28, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Irene, thanks so much for your visit and follow. I am honored and pray you left the oasis refreshed and filled!

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  26. UnknownNovember 29, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Wow...that was beautiful. And you rock! All 4 of your kids are in different schools? You're my new hero.

    I'm thankful for VB for helping me find you and your blog :)

    Sharon
    http://sharon-moms-madhouse.com/

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  27. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    What a beautiful Thanksgiving bounty!

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  28. Justin | MazzastickNovember 29, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Hi Shannon,
    I just noticed in your bio that you are from Memphis. My grandparents live in Jonesborough.

    I like your gratitude list, and I have been implementing daily thoughts and prayers of gratitude for a long time now.

    An attitude of gratitude is key to living a successful life.

    Take care...

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  29. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    What a wonderful list of things to be thankful for!! Each one made me smile =)

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  30. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Sharon, it's a beautiful, wonderful kind of crazy!

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  31. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Justin, love your Southern roots! Jonesboro isn't too far away!

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  32. UnknownNovember 30, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Christina, love making you smile sweet friend!

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