Happy Thanksgiving!

Every year since I began my blog, I've posted a gratitude list written by everyone at our Thanksgiving table.  This year we were lucky enough to be with my in-laws in Oregon for the first time in 17 years.  Since they never use computers, they have no WiFi.  I admit, I've been having internet withdrawals.  It's two days late, but I couldn't stand to miss a year.  So, here it is.  Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. 

a list of gratitude
* being all together * pumpkin pie * a new granddaughter * Lady * the way Dad always serves us by cleaning the kitchen * Miss Maudie and Eliza Bennett * whipped cream * Papa's new Indian name * Jason & Emma, our new youth pastors * hours of fun with a pack of red Solo cups * my phone * Instagram * texting * old pictures * awesome genealogy websites * Mom & Dad's house * friends who will still be my friends even after we move * fuzzy socks * new cousins * life-sized stuffed minions * *IKEA * Gareth * snuggling * Hunger Games * getting my top choice as I enter the Army * for my wife, who takes care of me and puts up with me * nail polish * family no longer living across the continent * my "Rocky Top" ringtone * bowling* shopping * it's going to be 70 and sunny when I get home to Charleston * my own bed * a nice house * good bras * laughter * my daughters in law * grandchildren * peace * Christmas is just around the corner * meeting goals * my wife of 54 years * the grace of God * siblings * peppermint sticks * tabbouleh for breakfast * open-faced turkey sandwiches * our good health * good books * hair products * Operation Christmas Child * candle warmers * writing in my journal * attending a church we love * small group * coupons * Ulta and Sephora * chevron and polka dots * throw pillows * healthy children * travel * budget * scissors * contentment * windchimes * turkey dinner * a good camera * my parents' good health * jobs we enjoy * love * love, Love, LOVE *