Monday, November 10, 2014

A Grateful Llama List

I'm a blogger and therefore I like lists, right? Right. So imagine my excitement when Amanda at Knock on Wood announced a new linkup for November full of LISTS! The best part about the linkup? You don't have to go in order, and you don't have to do them all. All Amanda asks is to be honest with yourself. Easy Peasy right?

Today I'm grateful (see what I did there?) that I have the ability to linkup with two of my best gals. Emily at Ember Grey for Grateful Hearts and Amanda at Knock on Wood for List Yourself
Grateful Heart linkup w/ Ember Grey
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Knock on Wood - List Yourself

# 13: List some of the people that have really changed your life.
I'm Grateful for these people.
Or at least what they've taught me ;)


// My Kids. Obviously they have changed my life. For the better. I've become more responsible because of them. I've become more loving. And they sure have made me realize I need to be more patient. (Still working on that last one). 

// Dr. McCoy. My 10th grade chemistry teacher. This was where my love of science began. He made science fun, and didn't make anyone feel like less of a person if they didn't get balancing chemical equations right away. Also, thanks to him I'm confident I won't have a problem helping Zander with his science homework when that comes! HA!

// Jeff Starnes. My mom's ex husband / my ex step dad. Thanks to this [insert expletive descriptive word here] guy, I learned at a young age to stand up for myself. I learned to not let people push me around. I learned the true meaning of "no means no". Obviously this is very cryptic and only few people will know what I truly mean by all of this... another post for another day. But thank you, Jeff for teaching me how NOT to be a parent. 

// Amanda Nicole. She's been my IRL bestie for over 8 years. EIGHT YEARS! When I say we've been through a lot together, it's the understatement of the century. I love her dearly. She was there when I was in a crappy relationship, and she was there when Zander was born. I haven't always listened to her advice, and I pushed her away a few years ago. Worst thing I'd ever done. It wasn't until earlier this year that we got back in touch. (Thank God we kept the same cell #s and I was able o reach out and beg for forgiveness!) She's my Manda. My bestie. She's the one that will always remind me to keep breathing.
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// My Husband. My soul mate. Just when I thought there wasn't anything better than Brooks Cunningham, Josh came into my life. Neither of us had any intention of dating each other. I'm grateful for Josh each and everyday. The one person that constantly reminds me that I'm better than what I think I am. Josh reminds me that I'm smarter than I think and never complains about my cooking. Even when I burn the meatloaf. ;) He's made me realize true love is indeed real, especially when I had started to doubt it eight years ago. 

// J. A. Folger. The founder of the Folgers Coffee Company. Because without him, I wouldn't have really great coffee in the mornings, and I'd be a very grumpy / tired mommy all day. His coffee changes me into a happy / more awake / functioning mommy. 


Who has changed your life? Who are you grateful for? 

29 comments :

  1. I love this list - so much to be thankful for. And especially love the nod to J.A. Folger. Perfect :) Have a beautiful Monday!

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  2. obviously J.A, Folger had to be mentioned since he makes my mornings manageable. haha. ;) I hope you have a wonderful Monday as well!

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  3. Hahahhahahaha the last one had me chuckling at work. How awesome that you not only have a real live bestfriend but also a blogging buddy in Amanda!

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  4. the founder of Folgers though, that guy is a lifesaver. I LOVE that picture of your little ones!

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  5. Friends who forgive and move on are the greatest gifts! Love this list! Off to make my coffee for the day... ;)

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  6. I completely agree! Amanda is just the best. I hope you enjoyed your coffee today! I've had two cups. SO GOOD!

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  7. he really is though. So grateful for him every morning! and thank you!! They're a couple of stinkers, but I think I'll keep them ;)

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  8. Glad to start your morning right. ;) haha. I really love Amanda though. Hope you have a great Monday!

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  9. I love that the Folgers guy is right up there with Amanda! ;) Love her list link up...definitely joining in!

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  10. awww... what a wonderful list!!! And great that you can learn from (and not hold onto) the bad

    XO sarita it's my girls' world

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  11. I think as bloggers it's part of the job description to love lists ;) Amanda is simply the best! Definitely up there with the folgers guy. haha

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  12. Thanks so much sweetie! :) it was definitely something I learned from and it took a lot of prayer and counseling to not hold onto the past / that part of my life. <3

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  13. Oh my goodness, your break up/make up story is so sweet. It's hard to keep friends throughout our entire lives... Things are just constantly changing! Glad you two found your friendship again!

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  14. Ha! That last one made me laugh!

    What a beautiful post.

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    Life+1

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  15. it really is! I think it's important to realize that things ARE always changing and the person you knew 6, 7, 8 years ago isn't going to be the same person. adaptation! lol.

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  16. aw thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it and glad I was able to make you laugh

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  17. Great list... I'm glad you two made up and got "back together"! Friends are so, so important. And the ones you've had for a long time just "get you", if that makes sense. Can't wait to do my own lists!

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  18. Love the list! <3 My husband & minis for sure!

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  19. Eeek! can't wait to see what kind of lists you come up with! :D And yes! I agree, friends are SO important. even if they're too many states away to see everyday. <3

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  20. absolutely!! <3 Hope you're doing good today, missy! I haven't seen you around lately.

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  21. I am good! & You? I am trying to get back on track! Harder than I thought it would be! Ha!

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  22. This is beautiful. What a great group of people you have a around you (minus the ex-stepdad)!!

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  23. Aw thanks so much! :) Yeah, he isn't a great person but he definitely taught me how to be a better person. Also did you notice that you're in my blogs I love listt? ;)

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  24. haha! This is awesome! (I seriously love that you mentioned Folgers Coffee hahaha) (And for the record, I agree! Love Folgers!) Such a great picture of you and Amanda from back in 2006! So awesome you girls have been friends for so long. This is a wonderful list!!

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  25. Thanks sweetie!! We have a lot of fun. We spent a long time on the phone today and she was nice enough to do all the cursing for me that i couldn't do because I had four kids in the house. And Mister folgers definitely gets me through the day! Lol!!

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  26. This is great! It's amazing you've been friends with Amanda for 8 years...how awesome !! Love the list and the pictures :)

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  27. My daughter has definitely taught me to be more patient but I know I still have a lot of work to do on that one.

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