Thankful

This Thanksgiving I have much to be thankful for.  I am pretty sure these 2 guys top the list!  I am so THANKFUL that they LOVE each other, there is no one who can make either of them light up like Daddy to Avery and vice versa.  I am thankful that Avery loves wearing his boots just like daddy.  I am thankful that I have a fun loving husband who humors me when I secretly dress our son to match him, he even let them match for small group last Wednesday night.  I am thankful for the peals of laughter from Avery as Michael chases him around the couch each night.  I am thankful for the bits of precious prayers I hear as Michael tucks Avery is bed each night.  I am thankful for the great big brother Avery will be.  I am thankful for the great dad of 2 Michael will be.  I am thankful that these 2 guys will have a great day with Michael's family while I am at work today.  I am thankful for so many things today and every day, I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!! 

Here is the Thanksgiving poem my Papa always read to us.  I think it is a wonderful way to sum up my thoughts today, and remember a man I will always be extra thankful for. 

Drinking From the Saucer

I've never made a fortune

and it's probably too late now,

But I don't worry about that much,

I'm happy anyhow.

And as I go along life's way,

I'm reaping better than I sow,

I'm drinking from my saucer

'Cause my cup has overflowed.

Haven't got a lot of riches

and sometimes the going's tough,

But I've got loving ones around me

and that makes me rich enough.

I thank God for his blessings

and the mercies He's bestowed,

I'm drinking from my saucer

'Cause my cup has overflowed.

O, Remember times when things went wrong;

My faith wore somewhat thin.

But all at once the dark clouds broke

and sun peeped through again.

So Lord, help me not to gripe

about the tough rows that I've hoed,

I'm drinking from my saucer

'Cause my cup has overflowed.

If God gives me strength and courage

When the way grows steep and rough,

I'll not ask for other blessings,

I'm already blessed enough.

And may I never be too busy

to help others bear their loads,

Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer

'Cause my cup has overflowed.

-Author Unknown