1. a God who loves me and who doesn't give up on me
2. a husband, Brice, who loves me, forgives me when I let him down, unloads the dishwasher, and who doesn't mind giving the kids their baths!
3. being able to be a stay-at-home mom
4. a daughter, Abigail, who generously gives money to others
5. a son, Isaac, who wants to show me each thing that he draws, colors, writes, and builds
6. a son, Ethan, who makes me stop and think about my words and actions when he asks me, "mom, are you mad at me?"
7. a son, Levi, who wakes up smiling every morning, which makes me smile, no matter what else is going on
8. parents who will still rearrange their schedule to help me
9. in-laws who send fun packages in the mail
10. friends who pray for me, listen to me, challenge me and understand me
11. a brand new kitchen!
12. a mini van with automatic doors
13. a Dr. Pepper fountain drink from Quik Trip
14. the 5:45a.m. Jazzercise class
15. not having to make the big Thanksgiving Dinner!
16. and much more...