Celebrating 100 Posts...

This is my 100th post on this blog!! I've gone back and forth with what to post as this is suppose to be a very special post..huh. Thought I would share at least 100 blessings in my life.

I have so many things to celebrate....at least 100!

1. Joel

2. Alexis

3. Zachary

4. Joel B.

5. Alaina

6. Hudson

7. Benjamin

8,9,10,11. Both sets of our parents are living, love each other and are fun to be around.

12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19. All of our (4 combined) siblings and (4) spouses are Christians and have a personal relationship with the Lord.

20. We are so blessed to live in America. 21. Warm house. 22. Freedom of Worship 23. Needing nothing.

24. My friends are the chocolate chips in my cookie of life.

25. And I love Chocolate!

26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37. Thankful for 12 nieces and nephews and (38) one great niece and (39) one great nephew.

40. Grateful for His Word.

41. For our church family.

42. Great neighbors.

43, 44, 45. I'm thankful for my mom's sisters, my aunts. They are like sisters to me.

46. I'm thankful for grandparents that always told me, "All that matters in life is what you do for Him."

47. I'm thankful they are in Heaven where I will see them again someday. I can't wait.

48. I'm thankful to have experienced having three babies born from my tummy and three babies born from my heart.

49. I'm thankful that God gave us a heart for the orphans.

50. I'm thankful that I always have hope no matter how bad things seem. I never give up.

51. I'm thankful for God's protection and his special angels that are always with us.

52. I'm thankful for Bob Jones DVD homeschool program. :)

53. I'm thankful for all the toys that we have saved. Our little ones are never bored.

54. I'm thankful to have visited China three times and (54) now have a heart for the people.

55. Our church has the biggest heart for missions, the widows and the orphans.

56. I'm thankful that God gave us smart (56) and beautiful kids.

58. I'm thankful my kids are with me all day.

59. I'm thankful for this time alone. Everybody is sleeping.

60. I'm thankful for warm PJs and a husband who likes to cuddle and keep me warm.

61. I'm thankful for God's creation.

62. I'm thankful how God provided financially for us to adopt three times...mostly through Premier Designs.

63. I'm thankful for God- Stories like Linny's. She is in Africa bringing home her 9th and 10th child.

64. I'm thankful God allowed me to live 10 1/2 years ago. I lost 75% of my blood, 12 blood transfusions over a 24 hour period after childbirth.

65. I'm thankful for healthy, athletic kids.

66. I'm thankful that Joel likes to do the grocery shopping.

67. I'm thankful for Forgiveness.

68. I'm thankful for good books. I plan to share one in the next few posts.

69. I'm thankful for clean, drinkable water.

70. I'm thankful for my "adoption friends" that share the same passion: loving orphans and finding homes for them. Every child needs the love of a mom and dad.

71. I'm thankful that God won't allow me to forget the children left behind...those waiting for a forever family to come get them.

72. I'm thankful for big families that share their secrets.

73. I'm thankful for Hot Chocolate and (74) Cherry Garcia Ice Cream.

75. I'm thankful for Crib Tents.

76. I'm thankful for Internet shopping. :)

77. I'm thankful for the laughter of our children.

78. I'm thankful for the noise our older boys make while playing basketball in the foyer.

79. I'm thankful for the 100's of spins, turns and leaps Alexis does through the house. (80) I love hearing the sound of Clogging shoes or even her bare feet clogging.

81. I love experiencing/ seeing our our sons' score in a game and the smiles on their faces.

82. I love all of Alaina's dress up clothes.

83. I love hearing our kids quote scripture or sing scripture songs.

84. I'm so blessed to see Zachary reading through the entire Bible for the second time.

85. I love worship music.

86. I love my hostesses at my Premier shows. They become my forever friends.

87. I love Christmas decorations....even in January.

88. I love planning our kids' birthday party themes....and costume themes.

89. I like helping my teenager with school in between changing poopy diapers (not). But I am thankful that I get to do both.

90. I'm thankful for family and friends that really want us to visit with 6 kids.

91. I'm thankful for my mom that enjoys having gifts delivered to our door from QVC....all year long. Her love language is 'gifts.'

92. I'm thankful for my mother-in-law that listens to me and gives me her time. Her love language is 'time.'

93. I'm thankful for my dad and his ability to make things happen. He accomplished more before he was 30 years old than most people do their entire life. He doesn't give up.

94. I'm thankful for my father-in-law's love for The Word. He studies all the time. He knows the Bible more than anyone I know.

95. I'm thankful for the patience and love from those around me.

96. I appreciate those that love my children like their own.

97. I appreciate encouraging words from those around me.

98. I appreciate good warm hugs.

99. I love kisses from my kiddos and hubby.

100. I appreciate my bloggy friends who care enough to want to follow our journey of life. Thanks for your friendship and prayers. Hugs!