Thankful for What Might Seem Mundane.

​​These things may seem mundane at first glance, 
but my life is nothing short of extraordinary. 

It’s Monday morning, February 19, 2018, President’s Day, so it’s a holiday. I’ve been up for a while as I start my work day to get some videos edited, do some research for upcoming projects, schedule some social media posts and prepare for an exciting week. As I got up and started moving around, I started a fire in the wood stove. It’s around 25 degrees outside with snow and ice covering the ground so the idea of a crackling fire seemed welcome.

But as I sit here working, I can’t help but be thankful. I have a home, a roof over my head and warmth inside. And beyond that, my home is filled with 3 beautiful girls, an adorable pup and a strong little boy on the way. I am working a job that allows me incredible flexibility to choose my hours, work hard, spend time with my family and stretch my creative muscles.

​These things may seem mundane at first glance, but my life is nothing short of extraordinary. 

​​But, I don’t believe it’s because I’m so unique or special, or because I was given opportunities specific to me; I believe it’s because I have taken the opportunities that have come my way. I’ve surrounded myself with people who believe in me and encourage me. I’ve recognized that God has been in control of everything and Jesus has given me the opportunity to live and breath. When things seem impossible or too far to be grasped, I’ve dreamed. When God asks me to take a seemingly crazy step of faith to do something or give something, I’ve tried to be obedient as I can, as often as possible.

Sometimes I get overwhelmed thinking about how thankful I am, because I’ve always been taken care of. But I also believe that I’ve intentionally chosen to embrace a perspective of gratitude.