Thankful heart.

In the month of November, so many Facebookers take to their statuses to document what they are thankful for. (Truth: I started, then slacked off and haven't kept up with it on paper/in type....but I have in my head and heart.)

As I've seen so many "thankful for" statuses and it's such a friendly reminder of what we have in this life.... It (really!!) bothers me to see some that post disrespectful events or items to be thankful for as well as those that post something along the lines of "I don't need to do the 'Thankful For' statuses because I'm thankful for everything-- my friends, my family, my career, blah blah blah." Well duh. We know that.....but how often do we take those things for granted and FORGET about those things??? Most of the time! Yes, of course we know that you are thankful that you have them.... and Yes, my newsfeed is occasionally overwhelming with all of them, but honestly... It's the month of thanksfulness. Thanksgiving. Giving Thanks.  It's a reminder to myself of what I so often take for granted, and how easily some things could be stripped away.

Robert Louis Stevenson once said---
Keep your eyes open to your mercies. The man who forgets to be thankful has fallen asleep in life.

Oh, how true is that! We go through MOST of the year complaining about work, chores, errands, bills, events we must attend, stuff we have to buy, home repairs, obligations, yada yada yada.... so WHY NOT spend ONE MONTH taking a moment each day to really think about what you are thankful for that day?!?!


I encourage you to spend some time this month thinking of what you are really thankful for, outside of just family, friends, health and happiness.


I'll leave you with this:
Be thankful for the bad things in life. For they open your eyes to the good things you weren't paying attention to before.

Until Next Time.
Krista

When did Black Friday become Black Thursday??

As the Black Friday ads start popping up here and there, I cannot help but be angry at some of these companies... Kohl's, Macy's and JCPenney are three leading companies that are now opening on Thanksgiving Day.... I just think that's awful. 

Thanksgiving is to be a day for reflecting on what we are thankful for... not for elbowing others in the face to save some money on a TV or laptop.... on top of that--- those poor workers that are being taken away from their families on Thanksgiving to help those crazies... I just think this bologna has gotten out of hand. I would respect these large companies tremendously if they stepped in and admitted that were being greedy and will no longer be opening until FRIDAY....  I'm not a big Black Friday shopper.. I already explained it HERE.... and I think these whole idea of BLACK FRIDAY has been blown out of proportion. The media is glamorizing the chaos and now the huge companies are taking advantage of the situation and cashing in on the greed... and sadly, so many greedy shoppers that have lost sight of the true meaning of the holidays won't be the ones to stand up and make a point, boycotting the early sales that take away from the true meaning of being thankful.... It's sad to think what another 5-10 years will do to the holiday.

*Stepping Down*

Until Next Time...
Krista

Lovin' Sunday...

First of all... Happy Easter everyone!  I hope today is filled with family, friends, and thoughts of the true meaning of what today is.


I started writing about all the things that I'm loving lately... but it seemed so odd to blog about silly things like music, clothes and food on such an important day.... so... I'll save those things for another Sunday.

For today, I'll just share this... You've probably heard it, but you should listen to it again. I remember our music minister singing this song on Easter Sunday one year and my body was covered in chills....I've loved it ever since. It's such a beautiful song!

Until Next Time....
Krista

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families. Before the holiday rush begins, take some time to think of what all you have to be thankful for. I know that I am thankful for another year with family and friends, love, laughter, support, our jobs, our home, and our freedoms.

Never let the things you want

make you forget what you have.


Happy Thanksgiving..
Krista

Thankful For (Nov 2)

Today, I am thankful for dentists. Cameron broke a tooth last week and he is able to get some work done on it today!

Thankful For...

Today starts November and the 'thankful for' season. I may be eager to get my Christmas stuff up, but I don't forget about what this holiday is about.

November 1--- I'm thankful for a safe arrival of my brother in NYC. His girlfriend is running in the NYC ING marathon on Sunday and he made it out there to support her. She arrived before the storm and has been trying to train amidst the devastation. After hours of travel and 'taxi waiting', he finally made it to his hotel safely!   They were together this morning to see her interview on CBS This Morning. Love it! : )