Over the month many people participate in posting something they're thankful for during the month of November and share it with the world via social media, others keep it private, and others don't do it at all.
A few years ago I embraced the idea of sharing my gratitudes for the year via a single blog post. It helped me to spend a great deal of time reflecting upon the many things I had to be grateful for without having the daily commitment to sitting and writing one thing. This helped me to look at gratitude in a broader scope and to consider truly the level of thanksgiving, blessings, and gratitudes I have and have been given.
This year I come to my gratitude post with a whole new set of thanksgivings, knowing in a few short days I will become a mom, entering a chapter and stage of life that changes everything about your life and persective. So here are my gratitudes for 2024, I have no doubt 2025 will be filled with even more.
My husband and his unwavering support throughout 2024, a year filled with disappointments, fertility struggles, pregnancy, and so much more. No matter what my husband was right there next to me, supporting me, loving me, and reassuring me that we were going to figure out whatever the next step would be as it came.
My marriage and how we continue to grow further into our relationship together and learn more about each other each and every day.
My mom, this year she has sacrificed her whole world to come and take care of me through the rough first trimester of morning sickness, to misscarriage scares, and the overwhelming exhaustion of pregnancy. She has been here taking care of me and is now going to be able to spend her time with our family here everyday as an extra set of hands and another person to share the love for our sweet baby girl.
Our sweet baby girl. I can't wait to meet you, find out who you will become and share the world with you. You already have taught me so much about life before we have even met. Mommy loves you so much.
Maxwell, our corgi pup and his cuddles, unconditional love, and joy he brings into our lives. I don't know what I'd do without you!
Paisley, my momma's puppy who lives with us now too and shares her love and sweet joy in our everyday life. You are such a sweet little girl.
Our home, the chance to share life in this beautiful place and have a space to call our own and make into a warm, comfy space to share life together.
Our church family, the support we have recieved from each and everyone of the people in our faith community continues to amaze me and share God's incredible love in ways I can't even wrap my mind around. We have been surrounded by your love from fertility struggles into becoming new parents and couldn't feel more loved or supported.
Our extended families who continue to surround us with support, love, and joy in so many ways.
TV streaming, I in particular have spent a great deal of time in front of the TV this year between feeling sick and just being exhausted throughout pregnancy, not sure what I'd do with our my good binge shows to keep me occupied in the moments I felt like minutes were dragging by.
Therapists, I couldn't live without one, atleast not in the joyfully unburdened ways I do day to day. Anxiety and depression is such a real and scary thing, I am so thankful for the wonderful therapists I have had past and present to help me live my life with freedom and joy.
Doctors, this year I spent a great deal of time with doctors of all kinds. For those doctors who have loved on our family, helped make this baby girl a reality and continue to shepherd our family into this new stage of parenthood you are the real MVP's.
Educators, the work each educator does and the commitment to creating and supporting future ready children is astounding.
Leggings, I've lived in you for the last 9 months and suspect I will be living in you for many months to come. Thank you for your stretchy comfort and reliability.
Cake and Cookies, you are the staple the I need at the end of a bad day and the beginning of a good day.
Friends, this year has been an odd year for us socially but for the friends who have showed up, showed us love and shared in life with us, I couldn't be more thankful for you. You have been here for the disappointments, celebrations, and everything in between this year and we couldn't be more blessed to have people who show such unconditional love.
For fall, I love the beauty of fall and through my third trimester I have enjoyed watching the leaves change, cuddling up with a warm blanket, tea or my decaf coffee. Fall has always been one of my favorite seasons but this year has had an even greater impact on me.
Warm beverages, you are the happiness I need in the moments when I'm exhausted, need comfort or just want to enjoy the moment.
Creativity and the chance to have a creative platform like this one.
Music, to listen to, play, feel, and experience.
Comfy clothing and sweaters, I live my life in them and couldn’t live without them.
Continuing to grow my blog and TpT store
The many exciting home renovations, projects, and repairs we completed this year. It was a long year of construction but now we are getting to enjoy the new upgrades.
The new adventure we are on being parents and sharing the world with our baby girl this coming year, I am so excited to live the mom life.
The opportunity to care for my mental health and continue to heal from so much.
For all of my students over the years and the chance to watch some of them continue to grow into amazing young adults.
The opportunity to share my life journey and classroom ideas with all of you!
Planners, I couldn't even begin to remember what I need to do in a day if I didn't have my trusty planner next to me.
The beauty that is nature and all she gives us.
The excitement of what 2025 has to bring!
Whatever your gratitudes are this year and hope you are able to celebrate this thanksgiving season with those whom you find joy and love. I send you all of many thanksgiving blessings and love.
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