Today marks my 48th year on this earth and I have been reflecting on my journey to this particular place in my life.  I have reached many destinations thus far, some planned by me, but all of them, directed by God.  He has worked in such amazing ways in my life, and I am exceedingly grateful that He determines my path and that it is not left up to me to make my own way.  His path is not usually the one I would have chosen, if given the choice, but has always been a blessing to travel.  Thankfulness for my God and all that He has blessed me with is flooding my thoughts tonight.  I want to always feel as content and secure as I do right now.

I have never participated in the "30 Days of Thanksgiving" that everyone else in blogger land seems to start on this day, but this year, I feel like I really need to focus on this very thing.  Contentment is what I am seeking and I believe that thankfulness is the first step to contentment.  So, I am jumping on the bandwagon this year.

Day 1:  I am thankful for the family that God has blessed me with.  My husband, given to me by God to lead me, protect me and love me.  And the children that He has entrusted to my care.