This post started out in my mind several weeks ago. My son, Jadon, has an amazing voice and has been singing all over the place. The more I heard him sing the song, “Thankful,” the more I could not get my mind off it. “There’s so much to be thankful for.” It’s true. I began pondering and thinking.
Then I participated in a chat with Mark Effinger and his mom. I watched these two express love and hope even though they had been through some tough stuff. I became more thankful….for my own family and for others who move past difficulty into something more peaceful.
Then I read an article by my friend, Julie, at Digital Marketing Diva. She talked about believing and beautifully brought the story of Christ together with the goodness of Santa. Then the song, “Believe,” kept coming to my mind. My son sings that one, too, and I hadn’t readily listened to those words until I began listening to him sing over and over, “Believe in what your heart is saying. Hear the melody that’s playing. There’s no time to wait. There’s so much to celebrate. Believe in what you feel inside you. Give those dreams the wings to fly. You have everything you need, if you just believe.” Powerful. True. I could do a whole article on this (and may). These, again, deepened my gratitude.
Then just yesterday while looking for recipes, I came across The Pioneer Woman. While browsing around in the recipes, I started reading about her. I became enraptured with her story and family. I guess growing up around farmers and ranchers, this story had a tender spot in my heart. I began to think about my husband and the good man that he was and our relationship and story, and gratitude came oozing out again.
Then I woke up this morning to this beautiful winter day. I truly have so much to be thankful for, so I am sharing a video with you– music compliments of my son– and pictures of all I am thankful for!
Denise that was a wonderful video! Jadon has grown even more in his talent! It was such a beautiful song he sang it made me cry! Give him a hug for me…
Seeing Santa Clara through your lens made me miss it so- curse that. Once Santa Clara is in your blood it is hard to compare any other place as home! :0)
Thankyou for sharing your heart!
Wow. Jaden sounds almost as good from my computer speakers as he does in person.
You have a way of reminding me of all the things I have to be grateful for. Keep being positive and uplifting. 2010 is going to be a great year.
What an amazing voice!!! And, of course, the pictures were good, too! 😉
What an amazing video Denise and the music was incredible, what an AWESOME VOICE!!!
We do have a lot to be thankful for! Your video was beautiful and the pictures of your sweet family and Jadon’s song were all amazing.
I to am thankful to live here in this area and have great friends like you. I loved the story about your vacuum fire. It’s great to find humor in such things.
You continue to amaze me!