Happy Thanksgiving!

I woke up this morning and I have sooo many things to be thankful for...

I am thankful for having God in my life. He has enriched my life on many different levels--through work, my marriage, my family, my church family and my friends.

I am thankful for being blessed with a husband that is my perfect match! Yes, God knew EXACTLY who and what I needed! I love you, Brad, with all my heart!

I am thankful for four beautiful & healthy children who fill my heart with immense joy!

I am thankful for a family who I am so proud to be a part of! Hugs to my mom and the entire Bantolina & Nihi families!

I am thankful for my friends. My life has been touched by many people who I don't consider just my friends but an extended family!

I am thankful for my job, co-workers and bosses. Honolulu Community College has been a wonderful place for me to work and I enjoy my job and the people I work with. Not very many people could say that about their jobs but I'm thankful that I can!

I am thankful for good neighbors. This is such a blessing to have more than you may ever realize! I am happy that we are surrounded with families that look out for each other.

My list could go on and on but I thought I'd start the day on a positive note. Here are some things the kids are thankful for. I think one day they'll look back at this & laugh but hopefully it'll help them think on a deeper level as the day goes on.

Cody (12): I'm thankful for our car because it helps us get to places.

Brooke (9): I'm thankful for my mom because I wouldn't have been born. I'm thankful for my house because without it, I'd live a harder life.

Braden (6): I'm thankful for daddy & mommy because they take care of me. I'm thankful for Tyson because if I don't have a friend like him, I'll be sad.

Logie (3): I'm thankful for my t.v. because I'd be bored without a t.v.

Remember to focus on your many blessings, not just today, but every day!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!