In the spirit of Thanksgiving and of being cliche, I thought I would make a little list of things I’m thankful for, of things that continually bring joy to my life. So read and enjoy.
1. I love cloudy days. For some reason cloudy days give me a ton of energy. A lovely day full of gloomy clouds invigorates me. Don’t ask me why, they just do.
2. I’m thankful for my family. I’m thankful that they are big, loud, crazy, sing in five part harmony when they’re drunk, and probably know more about books, languages, and history than anyone. They are a huge part of who I am, and I’m so grateful for every moment I get to spend laughing and being ridiculous with them. I don’t know who I’d be without them.
3. I’m thankful for language. I love being able to communicate with people. I love that that the little symbols on this page can communicate something to you so much greater than just squiggles. I’m thankful that there are many languages in the world because it forces us to recognize the beautiful differences that characterize all of us and appreciate them. If I could, I would learn them all.
4. I’m thankful for lakes. Enough said.
5. I’m thankful for my friends, whether in California, North Carolina, or anywhere in the world, these people make my life as joyful as it is. They are my laughter on a Tuesday night when the world seems like it’s going to collapse, my smiles on gloomy days, and my everything. I love them with all of my heart.
6. I’m thankful for chocolate, especially the dark kind. Heaven in a wrapper. Seriously.
7. I’m thankful for music. I love that this random collection of vibrations and words can communicate something so deep to the human soul.
8. Probably more important than all of the things I just mentioned, I’m thankful for God. That seems so generic, so cliche, but it’s so true. Sometimes I look back on everything I’ve done, the people I’ve hurt, and I’m amazed that God still loves me. I’m grateful for the way he pursued me and the way he romanced my heart as I ran away from him to do life on my own. I’m grateful that he never gave up on me, no matter what I did. And most of all, I’m grateful that he welcomed me with open arms when I finally came back to him, broken and bleeding. I don’t know if a blog could express how overwhelmed I am with gratitude for Him.
Happy Thanksgiving, friends. I hope that today gave you the chance to remember all of the things that bring you joy.
Lauren you are such a wonderful woman! I love being a part of your life! I’m so excited for the time we have ahead of us!
i am thankful for you. and i love you.
(just thought i’d go along with MJ and leave my initials