It is difficult to find adequate words

So, I have been in a fairly contemplative state of mind since yesterday. I did not really say all that I was thankful for in the previous post, and I guess I will touch on that a little bit here.
It is hard to incapsulate ever single thing I am thankful for, because...there are just a great many things.

In tenth grade English class, Mrs. Henle taught us that 1/8th of the iceberg is visible, while the remaining 7/8ths is below the surface. Well, the list of the things for which I am thankful is just the tip of the iceberg.

I am thankful for my faith. I am thankful for a Savior who who sees me as worthy of redemption when I am a Thomas, a Paul, a sorry pile of dung at my BEST, and in spite of all that, still looks at me with so much love. I am thankful for the Grace that has been showered upon me when I deserve nothing but God's wrath.

I am thankful to be an aunt to the two most precious people on this planet. Their little faces brighten my darkest day.

I am thankful for my brother, whom I miss so much it hurts. Texting, phone and video chats are great, but I miss seeing and spending quality time with him on a weekly basis.

I am thankful for my precious boy, and all of the comfort and companionship he provides.

I am thankful for selfless parents.

I am thankful for college football, and that my heart can handle the intensity.

I am thankful to have a best friend who has been my angel of mercy when I have been at my most broken, and for providing me with the most precious extended "family" when I have needed it most.

I am thankful for laughter.

I am thankful for music.

I am thankful for life.