Doubly Thankful

So last Thursday, I failed to celebrate Thankful Thursday. I decided since I didn't do it last week, that this week I would share two things I am thankful for. Therefore this weeks Thankful Thursday is dedicated to my parents.
A girl couldn't ask for more in two people than I have in my parents. They really are fascinating people. For those of you who don't know the story of how they got together, I will share, because it truly is a God thing.
Several years ago, (I won't say how many as to not to give away my mom's "real" age and I won't say many because that sounds like alot), both my grandma's were pregnant. They were good friends and so they had their baby showers together. On August 31 my Grandma Hunnicutt had a baby girl, two days later my Grandmamma Collier had a baby boy. These two special ladies shared a hospital room and talked about how neat it would be if the two babies grew up and got married. Mamma and Daddy grew and as they grew they played together. Mamma talks about them playing house with each other. They were husband and wife and Aunt Susan and Uncle Steve were the children. Mamma's daddy was a preacher so as often happens in the ministry, the family packed up and moved to another town. They moved around and later came back to Prattville. Daddy had heard Mamma was back in town and eventually he asked her out. Of course they fell in love and got married. They ended up having the two most wonderful daughters in the world and they are living happily ever after.



It is so neat to me how their lives worked out, and they have always been an example to me of a Godly marriage. They aren't perfect and I am sure if you asked them they will tell you that their marriage isn't perfect, but they work at it every day and to me that is what it is all about.


Growing up I never felt like I couldn't talk to my parents. I knew that no matter what I could ask them any question and they would give me the answer I needed for that time in my life. I can't tell you how important that was and still is to me today. We had our times, when I was a crazy teenager, but no matter what I felt that unconditional love that always makes things feel secure. Today, I consider my parents to be two of my closest friends and that is truly a blessing.



I love my Mamma and Daddy more than this blog can ever express, and today on Thankful Thursday I feel abundantly blessed to be their daughter.