Today my heart is thankful for:

1. Feel better: Abby is feeling much better now that she is able to eat regular foods and theat she is getting back to her noramal routine.

2. No more fever: I am thankful that Elizabeth is no longer running a fever. Her highest temp was 105.4 on Tuesday night. Her fever broke shortly after that and never returned. I just wish her bowels would get back to normal and the congestion would become a thing of the past.

3. Christmas movies: I have really been enjoying the peace and quiet at night and relaxing while watching a Christmas movie.

4. Coffee: I have really been enjoying my coffee lately. Peppermint Mocha is my favorite. I will be sad to see it leave until next year. But I am enjoying it while it is here.

5. Chritmas decorations: I am really enjoying the Chirstmas decorations in my home and in the homes of others.

6. Teachers: I am thankful for the kids' teachers. I am so thankful that they are loving, helpful, and caring as well as firm when needed.

7. Kid like joy: I am thankful for the kids like joy I saw in Matt this evening when we were discussing presents.

8. Excitement: I am thankful for the excitement I see in my children as we prepare for Christmas. I enjoy seeing the giving heart in both Abby and Gabriel as we discussed taking treats to our neighbors and presents to those children who are less fortunate.

9. I am thankful to God for sending us Jesus so that we could have ever lasting life.