Thankfulness - Day 7

It's the last day of my thankfulness week; but not the last of my thankfulness. Today I am thankful for a few things: 1.) My boys. They make me laugh, they make me cry, they sometimes make me shake my head, but they are mine. But not really. I am learning to give up my desire to control their lives to keep them safe, to make them be what I think they should be. And honestly, it's probably the hardest thing I've ever tried to do. God has given me the privilege of being their mother & am glad He did. They're just amazing! 2.) The rest of my family. They give unconditional love, help & advice when I need it. I couldn't make it very long without them. 3.) My house. I don't like that it sounds so materialistic, but I really like my house. I like to decorate, & even though it doesn't look like it or sometimes I don't feel like it, I do like it to be clean. It was also the last day of my 7 x 7 prayer week with the boys. I have to confess that I didn't always read all of them every day, but like I thought, #1 kept me on my toes. I think he enjoyed it! Have a happy Thanksgiving & think about something you're thankful for this year!