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A season of thanksgiving!

I am learning how to be thankful this holiday season -- thankful for the fun and crazy moments with family, thankful for a good job, thankful for my beautiful children... thankful for an amazing set of friends - I am so
very thankful for the amazing group of beautiful people God has placed in our lives...
Most of all, I am thankful that God is in control of my life and my kids lives and that He has good plans for us!! It is such an awesome realization that God loves us that much...
Happy holidays my friends, happy holidays as we celebrate the true reason for this beautiful season!! (:

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  1. diasteNovember 30, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Hi Hannah. You do not know me but I work at Baylor and have been following your story since I heard of your loss. I just want you to know that you are truly an inspiration to me. I have never known anyone with the faith and love for the Lord like I see in you. I pray every day for you and your children. I know this is a very difficult time for you but I know God has wonderful things in store for you. May the peace of the Lord be with you and your family and may he bring you comfort in the coming days.

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  2. The Yada,Yadah GirlDecember 1, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Thank you for your kind words... and thanks so much for your prayers!!

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