Far and away thankfulness...

Hello all this blog is coming to you from the University of North Greenville :)...
I made it safely to NGU yesterday and have spent some amazing time with my amazing friends. My future sis in law told us to list the things we are thankful for so I thought I would do that since there is a whole lot I am thankful for..

1. The forgiving God I serve for putting up with me and blessing me with so much.
2. A husband truly sent from God that challenges me spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally everyday and makes sure to show me and tell me he loves me all the time.
3. My mother who is the strongest woman I will ever meet. She raised me on her own and made sure I went to an amazing private school, took dances lessons and never wanted for anything. I appreciate her always being honest about money and feelings because it taught me the importance of honesty in all areas of my life.
4. My Grandmother who is in her 80's but can still kick it. She is such an amazing woman who can handle so much...and she gave me my mom:)
5.The rest of my family who are always there for me no matter the distance. Especially my uncle Woody whose has been like a dad to me and stays envovled with my life and teaching me weird history facts just because...and he has a kick butt sense of humor.
6. My extended family....My mother in law who makes us stay up to play seek and find games and manages a laugh and a smile even though things are hard....My father in law who is always interested in what Nate and I are doing and always will to give advice. I am thankful for my crazy sis in law Ashley who always calls us for advice at all hours of the night and is so enthusiastic about so many things. I am thankful for my Grandparents Balough for giving Nate and I a true picture of what lasting love is and for sharing with us their lives. I am also thankful for all of my new aunts and uncles on Nate's side who have adopted me into there family so quickly. For grandpa Swinehart that is too funny sometimes. I am thankful for Dorothy Swinehart because raised so many beautiful children and I am sad I didn't get to meet her. I am thankful for Nate's step parents bc they have shown me strength and perserverence. Tim who welcomes me with open arms as his own daughter.
7. My best friend Maggie Smith who I have been with since 8th grade. I'm thankful for everything we were able to do together and experience with each other and one day are parents will get married and we will be true sisters on paper :).
8.For my truest friends who love me as I am and treat me with respect. I am so blessed to have so many friends that have touched my life and I am so glad to be apart of theirs.
9. For my venting buddy who loves Kasey Kane (sp) for letting constantly talk her ear off and is willing to share herself with me...and she calls me on my crap which I really appreciate.
10. For my fab three that take road trips, die hair, make fun of Hitler, tshirt cult, and are all around awesomenest for taking time out of your life to visit me bc you knew I needed to see you and for making it happen and not just saying it would happen. I am so ready for round 2.
11.For the ability of Nate and I to support ourselves with no outside help. I am so thankful for our independence and Nate's planning for our future. He promised my mom when He asked her permission to marry me that he would support me in everyway especially finances and he has. I love knowing my hubby can take care of us and tell me no when something is a want and not a need.
12.My puppies who are my babies right now...for those who want to know we are waiting a couple more years for real babies even though apparently everyone wants a Nate and Morgan baby especially his mom :)
13.I am thankful for simple things like a post it that says I love you or a phone call from a friend.
14. I'm thankful for when Nate gets off work early, which is rare.
15. For a new day to start all of it over again....


Ok so this was really long but I thought that I couldn't just list it I had to explain why so...there is so much more I am thankful for but these are the biggest and most meaningful...enjoy.