Thankful Thoughts

I am thankful for my wonderful family and all of the support that they give me. I am thankful that my mom never says "I told you so," even when she really did tell me so. I am thankful for my stepdad for completing his endless honey-do list that makes my mom happy. I am thankful that I got to experience my parents wonderful gift of music through the Concert of Hope this year. I'm thankful for our family vacation at Edisto!

I am thankful for my mom and grandmother for the love of southern food and cooking that they have passed on to me. I am thankful that they answer my questions when I call them numerous times when I'm trying one of their recipes. I am thankful for the success of my first ever cake client last week (German Chocolate cake AND a Pound cake!)


I am thankful for the way my sister always understands me and always makes me laugh. I am thankful that she can tell by the tone of my voice if something is wrong. I am thankful for her husband who makes her happy. I am thankful that he hooked my new ipod up to my car tonight and saved me from buying yet another accessory!

I am thankful for my dad, who worries about me way more than he should. I am thankful that he checks up on me and reminds me to check the oil in my car. I am thankful for his gentle and kind spirit and the incredibly high example he set for any guy that may come into my life. I am thankful for my stepmother who is always so very thoughtful and truly embraces the spirit of each and every holiday. I am thankful for cousins, grandparents, and step siblings!

I am thankful for my best friend, Elizabeth, who I have known since I was 10. I am thankful that we still talk every week and for the honesty that we share with each other.


I am thankful for my college friends and the memories that we share.



I am thankful for Shira and that she is pursuing a dream by spending next year in South Africa.


I am thankful for my roomates that we can share the good days and the bad and usually solve everything by watching old episodes of Sex in the City.

I am thankful for these two that remind me how to be a kid.


I am thankful for my job and the opportunity to participate in health reform on behalf of children. I am thankful that I got to experience President Obama's Inauguration! I am thankful that I got to hear First Lady Michelle Obama speak at an event this fall!

I am thankful for all the comforts of home- the friendly faces, the slower pace, the southern hospitality, the homemade meals, and endless amounts of sweet tea. I am thankful for the Braves and that Clemson won the ACC Atlantic Division championship!

I am thankful for my faith and the foundation and appreciation of Church that my family always provided. I am thankful for the wisdom to let go when I needed to let go. And I am thankful for the peace that followed.

I am thankful for quiet reflections and memories that the holiday season brings.

I am thankful for this blog and each person that reads it! What are you thankful for?

I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!