A week after thanksgiving...

I am going to be honest and say that I originally wanted to start this blog on thanksgiving day. 

Didn't happen. Sad day!

But....I figured I can still write and let you know what I thought of that day and show you literally ONE picture that was taken on that day! Go me! I stink at keeping up with the pictures, and on top of that, not the best poser. 

Thanksgiving...I love this holiday. Not only because of the history behind it or the amazing food you get to repeat over and over  enjoyed, but because being thankful is such a soother for the soul! 

I was able to not only meditate on earthly things that I am so thankful for, but for this one thing I guess I keep in the back of my mind too often, and that is what the Lord did for me. I am saved because of HIM. THIS is what really matters. The Gospel. Yes, the story we heard (past tense) in order to be saved, but how about that same story we should be reminded of daily because it is the power of that message that can continue transforming us and sanctifying us into people we ought to be like? 

You know how sometimes, we get so caught up with things life throws at us and we tend to lose focus? 

Have you ever had someone tell you, "go back to the basics", in order to better solve or deal with the issue? I've been told that several times actually. And in the moment it has just sounded so dumb to even think about the basics because in the moment "I KNOW" this is much "more" difficult in order to do such a silly thing as to going back to "THE basics" haha......little have I known and discovered that....yes....the basics, the foundation of what my so complicated issue was, was found by going back to it. I believe it's the same thing with the Gospel. We forget about it too often, and I firmly believe that a Christian life should have a foundation or "the basics" to hold onto. 

For us who know the Lord, that foundation should be the greatest story ever told: the Gospel. Found from Genesis to Revelation. It is something that should not only be thanked for on a thanksgiving or "Lord's supper day"....it should be daily. That's been my challenge and desire because slowly, I have come to realize that is that what has sustained my life 'til this day, and it is that what has saved my life for forever. Thanksgiving to me, should not only be a holiday, it should be something we do in our hearts DAILY. What better way than to start the day giving thanks for such comforting and encouraging truth? (Besides the cup of coffee or tea of course :)) 

Anyways, I just wanted to share one of the main things I was thankful for on thanksgiving and want to be thankful for always! 

If you read this and would like to know about this amazing truth and solid foundation for your life, please.....feel free to contact me! I'd love to share more! Or anything you'd like to add or share too! And for those of you who already know it, I encourage you to take some time of your daily lives and be encouraged by it and give thanks!  :)

It was delicious! :) Worth the extra pounds gained...:P
Spent with the bf's family! :)