So Thankful For....

Hello and Happy Monday!

Can you believe that it is already November?  This year has just flown by!

I will say, this year has not been as treacherous as the past years have been for me. 

How about you? Has this year been kind to you? Or are you marking this one down in the memory book of one that you 'd like to forget?

 I have reflected back on a few things this year and had a couple of "AH HA!" Moments. 

One of those realizations is one that I am sharing with you today via my layout. 

My layout is simply titled, "THANKFUL". 

For this layout, I have used 3/16 gingham ribbon from the assortment pack that is offered on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Website. I have also used a few Mulberry Paper Flowers to add a bit more dimension to the page. As you can see, this is kind of a collage of old photos of my kids.  Yes, I am thankful for my kids, but this is deeper than than that.  

God blessed me with 5 kids, and these photos show the amazing bond that they shared.  The love, the friendship, and the respect that they had for one another was astounding back then. However, this year, as my 4 living children have all reached adulthood, I have realized something.

The bond that they have, the love, the respect, and the genuine care and concern that they hold for one another is priceless. 

After the death of my oldest son, my children were shattered, but they did not let that tear them apart. In fact, I believe that it drew them closer together. They are so close, and think of each other all the time. They have dinners together, go shopping together, go to the movies, etc. Even when they don't all live together any more, they still choose to hang out together.  They are BEST FRIENDS.

And THAT is what I am thankful for. The sibling Bond that they have is far greater than most. And I believe It is a direct result of loosing their oldest brother. 

This year has revealed to me that, despite loosing my son, there have been good things happen that were a direct result of his death.  I honestly don't think that my kids would have this strong of a connection if not for having to lean on one another for support after his death, and them realizing just how valuable that their siblings are.

What is it that you are THANKFUL for? 

Has this year revealed anything to you that makes you smile and be Thankful? 

Don't let those memories fade! Scrapbook them, and cherish them!

The Really Reasonable Ribbon Store has all the perfect ribbons and "ties that bind"...and November, the month of Thanks,  is the PERFECT time to start documenting them!