THANKFUL THURSDAY

I am thankful for...

1. Sarah
2. Lizzie
3. Evelyn
4. Cayden
5. Faith
6. Jimmy
7. Joey
8. Jeffrey
9. Hunter
10. Dayton
11. Alannah
12. Paige
........................and hearing those precious words "Aunt Anne"

I am so blessed by God with all the wonderful nieces and nephews He has placed in my life. Growing up, I always wanted to be a mom (what girl didn't, honestly?), and actually had my heart set on 8 children (call me crazy). God saw fit to bless me with only one child, my precious Amanda Victoria(she's my little girl, mommy's girl, whom I love unconditionally; my baby, my sidekick, my friend; my blessing), and though my heart yearns for "just one more", I am coming to a place of contentment and understanding that perhaps God intended for me to be a mother to one, and an aunt to many. Whenever I see my nieces and nephews, my heart just fills with joy with each little smile, each "crushing" hug, a sloppy kiss, and all the "I love you's". You see, I wanted to be a mom of many, but God had a better plan for the right here and now and that plan is to raise one to love and fear Him, and love several others and let the Light of The World shine through my heart and my life as I fulfill my title of "AUNT". I am greatly blessed!