So here's my list this year of what all I'm thankful for:
1. My husband! We were able to celebrate our 1 year anniversary in August and I can't believe how fast the time has flown by! We've been together for over 3 years now! He continues to be a great provider and my best friend and I love him more every day! I'm so glad I get to spend the rest of my life with him!
2. We have a little blessing on it's way! Baby Schulte will be here in June 2011. I had no clue a year ago that we'd get pregnant this quickly, but I'm so excited for the addition to our family.
3. My parents. They have been such a great support to Craig and I this past year. I love having them so close to talk to, have over and go shopping with! I'm so thankful for great parents who are also great friends.
4. We have an addition to the Boardman family as well! Phil married Kristy in April and I'm so excited to have her as a part of our family! They had a beautiful wedding in Florida and it was such a nice time to get away and also enjoy the beach! I loved having them around this summer to hang out and play games. And I'm also thankful for vonage so I can keep in touch since they are back in Czech Republic.
5. Craig's Family. They have gone through a lot of changes this year with a big move to Cincinnati, but I'm so thankful that they are a bit closer and we can see them a little more! I'm so thankful for the relationships I have with his sisters too!
6. Our new house! A year ago, we were renting and trying to save up some money for a down payment. God blessed in so many ways! We looked at many houses and finally found one we love! We settled on a bit smaller house with no basement, but it's got a good size yard with room to expand and a big enough garage that we were able to store our boat in it! The house is 2 years old and in great shape! It's a bit out of town, but we love it!
7. Friends. I'm so thankful for the friends that I have from when I was a little kid, high school, college and now after college. I love being able to still keep in contact with them through facebook. I've also loved having a little more time to hang out with some of my friends too.
8. The youth! I've been the youth director for over a year now and the teens have continued to minister to me possibly more than I do to them! They are like a part of our family and are always there to encourage me. They are the best teens around!
9. Our church. It seems like Satan was really trying to take hold of our church in this past year with sin and discouragement, but God has shown Himself and has gotten us through a lot of it. I'm so thankful for my church family.
10. Finances. Even though I have very part time job and Craig works full time, we have never had to struggle with our finances...even through the move and buying new furniture! God has continued to bless us and I know that part of that blessing is because we have been faithful in our tithing.
This verse explains it all:
You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours from Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (Message)
God has supplied all my needs and has exceeded them! I am so grateful that I serve an awesome God! So much to be thankful for!
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