The smell of fall has finally made it way, and the sight of Thanksgiving break is only shy of two days. With only a couple test and assignments standing in the way the motivation do complete anything has already left for break. This is a heartbreaking truth for many college students this week. Many of us are ready to be with our family celebrating all to be thankful for but yet we are stuck studying for a Spanish test and writing about western civilization.

Even with motivation slowly slipping away, I am reminded of how thankful I am to attend a university. What a blessing, it is to be able to learn something new each morning. I, a small town girl, attending a four year school that cost way more that I ever thought I could afford. I have been so grateful to go to school that cares about my future and wants to prepare for my career field. Praise the Lord for knowledge.

I am also grateful for the willingness of my professor who come to class each day ready for me to learn something new. I don't know if they see the impact they are making, but boy am I grateful for teachers who want kids to learn. Teachers who inspire students to find out what they believe and why they believe it. For the teacher who understand that motivation is running thin, but remind of the gift of knowledge we have been blessed to have.

Boy, I am a thankful for a boss who is so patience to understand our struggles, and has been in my shoes once before. That she cares to listen when life is going way faster then I am and I can't seem to catch up. I am thankful for the chocolate she keeps on her desk that sometimes gives the extra push to keep going. I am thankful for heart to care for each member of our staff.

I am thankful for my sweet family peacefully awaiting my return home for a nice break from school work. I am thankful for the motivation they may not realize they are sending me. I am thankful for their sweet reminder that soon we will be laughing together catching up our simple day to day lives.

I am most thankful for a savior who loves so deeply I still can't even imagine fully. I thank Him for each morning because He has kindly given me another day. I am thankful for His presence during the good and the stressful times. I am thankful for the ultimate reminder that through Christ I can do anything. Lord what a Savior to serve may each of be thankful for all you have given us.