Welcome! Today I am reflecting on all that I am Thankful for. Blessings great, and treasures small, I am thankful for them all.
Last year I shared my All things Thankful post and was delighted to be invited back again this year to do the same.
This past year has been a whirlwind for our family. Hard to believe it is almost the end of 2014.
A few months back I shared with you a scare I had last December. You can read about Take care of you,there’s only one .
Ironically enough, my sister just went through a very similar scare and thankfully in the end all is well.
I am thankful for the difficult times, even the stress as during those times I grow and learn.
The closer I am getting to the big 50, the more mixed emotions I have on a daily basis. I LOVE life and call me selfish, but I want to be here forever. But turning 50 means your life is more than half way over. WHAT? I feel like it is just beginning. That’s because it is right?!
Our boys are growing up so fast and soon will leave the nest. This guy here is the first
Alex is a senior in High School and 1 of 3 Drum majors of his marching band
He is leaving his senior year as a State champ. I’m going out on a limb here, but going to say this was probably the happiest moment of his life. Can you tell by his big smile there?
Alex will be heading to College as a pre med student. We are so very proud of the young man he has become and I hope all his dreams and wishes come true.
And then there’s this fellow here Jack.
Congratulations to our son Jack for being nominated, and selected to attend the Annual Limestone College 2014 Middle school Honor band clinic! He gets to go on a trip for two days and perform with other students chosen from across the Southeastern United States!
Looks like I may have another band kid on my hands! Very Thankful indeed for that. We love music and feel it adds so much joy to their lives along with the experiences and travels they get to participate in. Our band ROCKS here in Fort Mill. Been around for 40 years and 33 of those years they leave the field a champion. Their hard work and dedication to the program certainly pays off. Heck, they start practice the end of July every year and go right through til the end of October.
I always tell Jack the world is his oyster and he can make it whatever he aspires it to be.
Jack will be a rising Freshman this upcoming year.
He loves sports and will be trying out for the Middle school basketball team next week, as a matter of fact.
Jack as well enjoys band, and we are encouraging him to join the Marching band in HS.
The colors of the setting sun
We can enjoy a fire on a cool Fall evening on occasion. Thankful that fireplace is out there, otherwise not so thankful to be out in the cold.
So in closing, I left you with my All things Thankful. As you can see, it wasn’t about things at all, it was all about my family, my heart.
It’s easy to be thankful for all the good things. A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks. We all have had a few in life.
Of course, I could not end my thankfulness without including my Mom!
My many blessing began with her.
XO
Very excited they are coming for Thanksgiving once again this year. It’s tradition for many years now. We create the best family memories anyone could ask for.
And of course, my wonderful, handsome, supportive, strong husband I have in Mike. I am thankful he puts up with me.
That’s our little pug Lucy! We love her too, and so thankful she is a part of our lives. She brings much joy and laughter to our family.
I leave you with this free Printable I made. Just print and frame
Enjoy the other participants and hop on over and check out all their Thankful posts.
Monday, Nov. 3
Lilacs & Longhorns
Tuesday, Nov. 4
My Soulful Home
Cedar Hill Farmhouse
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Stone Gable
At the Picket Fence
Housepitality Designs
I sure hope to see you back again, if you are not a regular here. I share all things Heart and home, crafts, diy’s and a recipe or two on occasion.
You are truly blessed with a wonderful family…congrats to both of your sons on their accomplishments…can we tell that you are a very proud mom!!??!!….Love the picture of you an your mom and sister…How great that you started the Thanksgiving tradition in your home…I can just imagine the laughter in the house on that day!!…and I thank you Debbie for being the always supportive person that you are…especially in my early years of blogging…I so remember the days of the Newbie Party!!!…
Debbie, you do have the such handsome and well mannered boys. Gosh they are growing up so fast!! I know you are so very proud of all their accomplishments. Way to go Alex and watch out world for Jack! You are certainly blessed.
what an exciting time for your boys and for mama to watch them soar! best of luck to both of them. Thanks for sharing your heart and a more personal look into your life today. That’s what I really enjoy about blogging. forming connections with people who are just like me. Have a great fall…sitting around the fire.
You are a blessed woman for sure Debbie! So fun hearing about your family and I know you are one proud mama of those amazing boys!
What a beautiful family! I so agree… life just wouldn’t be the same without our loved ones in the picture. Lovely post, Debbie!
So much to be thankful for…and you definitely have it all in perspective. Loved seeing your family!
So glad that everyone is safe and healthy!! That is something to be thankful for, for sure!! You know I am so super excited and proud of Alex and his band for taking State! We are so blessed to have our State champs :))) Excited for Jack as well, that is such a great opportunity for him. Wishing you a wonderful Fall.. we have so much to be thankful for. Shan
So fun to “meet” your family, Debbie! You are very very blessed. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Debbie – LOVED seeing your family!! What a treat! They are very lucky & I am sure THANKFUL to have you! As we are on this tour… x
just a quick heads up – tried to blog hop to French country and my McAFEE warning system went nuts. Did anyone else have this problem? I sure would like to see that blog but not with the warning. any ideas? lyn
Not sure Lyn, I went over to her blog two days ago and had no problem. Thanks for letting me know, I will tell her.
I just went over with no problem and I have some tight security warnings and nothing popped up.
Miss Debbiedoo….you are precious. I think you are about the same age as my youngest daughter. You have so many, many wonderful days ahead of you. You have a wonderful family, and those boys..WoW…you are so blessed. In years to come your family will grow, there will be daughter in laws and sweet grandbabies to love. Life only gets better as the days go by…
Thank you sweet lady! I look forward to those days so much! XO
Debbie, you are so very blessed! Beautiful family, you’re mother and sister are beautiful just like you. Enjoy reading, it is the little things to be thankful for, thanks for sharing!
Thank you Kim!XO
Beautiful post ~ beautiful family! You know, I was dreading the big 5-0 so much…it was really bad. I was on a trip with a guy I was seeing at the time, we stopped for lunch outside Corpus Christi, TX. Long story short, I got choked on a piece of meat and was almost passing out when a stranger came over and performed the Heimlich! He honestly saved my life ~ talk about gratitude and putting things in perspective. My friend had no clue what to do so thank God this other guy did. Cracked a couple of ribs but that was minor. 🙂
Your boys are growing up so fast and they really are handsome! So many incredible opportunities out there for them ~ we know they’re going to be successful. Love the photo of you, your Mom and sister! Enjoy making more treasured memories this Thanksgiving.
xo
Pat
WOW What a story Pat! A scary one with a blessed ending. Thanks for sharing. And thank you for your sweet comment. XO
Your “from the heart” posts get me every time, Debbie! Beautiful sentiments about the things that really matter!
Thanks Amy!
Awww such a lovely famiy!! You have lots to be thankful for.
Thank you!!
Just catching up on your post don’t know how I missed this what a lovely post I