So Many Reasons To Be Thankful!

It's hard to remember where we were at this time last year. So much has changed in our lives (for the better). During our many hours in the car last week, I took time to reflect on the many reasons I have to be thankful. I thought I would share some of them with you.

I am thankful for...
*Matt - who supported me through a long journey to grow our family, and continues to provide support as we raise our son together. He does his fair share of nighttime feedings, diaper changes, and play time, for which I am very grateful.
*My family - who have embraced CJ as part of the family and show him as much love as they have shown me.
*Brooke - who made a difficult decision to offer her child a better life by placing him for adoption, and who gave us the best gift anyone could possibly give.
*My friends - who provided a great deal of support to us during the past year through prayer, kind words, and lots of baby stuff.
*Christian Family Care - who helped us through the adoption process. Utlimately, they are the reason that we were connected with Brooke.
*Being guided toward adoption - I don't think I would have made that decision on my own, but we have been so blessed by it.
*The ability to save exactly enough to pay for the adoption fees when they were due.
*Having a job that allowed me to take off 3 months so that I could bond with our little man.
*Our awesome pediatrician who encourages me as a parent and answers my million questions.

and finally...

*Caleb - I could not have asked for a more wonderful child. I cannot imagine our lives without him. I just love his infectious smile and giggle, his obvious love for our family and friends, and how he has made me into a better person in just 10 months.