In my 26-day thankfulness, leading up to Thanksgiving, let me just say that I am thankful for Abilene Christian University, where I got an excellent undergraduate and graduate education, had some amazing teachers, made some wonderful friends, and met my incredibly awesome husband.

I am also thankful for Ashton and Aby. Angie and Amy. Apples and apple pie. Arms to hold me in the middle of the night. Adderall. Aunts: Stephanie, Jerry, Norma, Kay, Ruth, Mary. Armonk, New York and my high school there.

Today I am especially thankful for my boys and my brother.

Butterflies, bluebonnets, Butterfingers, beauty, babies, bassinets, blankets, barbeque, bark, bald heads, brains, bananas, blogs, beaches and beach memories… All b things I am thankful for. Best of the Bs, not already on my list, Beverly.

Thank you, Jesus, for these bountiful blessings you have brought into my life.