so thankful.

You don't have to wait until Thanksgiving to be thankful, just as you don't have to wait until National Popcorn Day to eat popcorn.

That being said, it's three days after Thanksgiving and I just want to tell you all how thankful I am. Even in the face of everything that may go wrong or bring tears in this life, the majority of my blessings is always enough to outweigh it all. When I think about the beautiful people in my life and all that I've been blessed with, I'm overwhelmed. I don't know how to put into words all that I want to say, but, guys, I'm just so thankful.

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i. salvation and a God that loves me for who i am

ii. my family who stays together

iii. the relationships i have with people

iv. the feeling of immeasurable happiness

v. food, shelter, warmth

vi. music

vii. home

viii. starbucks dates with dear friends

ix. hot tea on a cold night

x. pomegranates

xi. my youth group 

xii. a crackling fire

xiii. memories and smiles

xiv. falling asleep to the sound of rain on the tin rooftop

xv. a moon-lit, star-specked night spent outside

xvi. big, cozy, warm sweaters

xvii. moments that can never be described, but must be felt to know

xoxo