12 Things I am Grateful for this Christmas . . .

12. I am thankful for the opportunity to be able to snowboard this year.

11. The joy of the Christmas season.

10. The beauty of snow covered trees.

9. The laughter of friends and family.

8. Knowing that I have a warm home where I can retreat at the end of a long day.

7. Being a part of a wonderful, loving church body.

6. Christmas music.

5. Days off surrounding Christmas.

4. The finances to be able to buy gifts for others.

3. A wonderful husband that loves me and encourages me to grow.

2. Friends that love me and try to make up for the fact that my family isn't local.

1. The fact that we have a reason to celebrate this season; the incredible love of God in sending a solution for our sin, Jesus Christ.