In the busyness of last week, I totally forgot about our thankful lists on Thursdays! So this week let’s do 20 things we’re thankful for. Can’t wait to read your lists!
December 2-8th
1. How thoughtful my husband is
2. My mama’s life- we celebrated her birthday this week. I’m so very thankful the Lord blessed her as my mom
3. Our newest addition to our family: Aslan!
4. My small group gals
5. Fresh veggies
6. That the bank, post office and groceries are all at Fred Meyer’s (seriously did a woman think of this? GENIUS!)
7. The smell of babies
8. My rainboots that can splash in any Seattle puddle!
9. Bananas in my cereal
10. God’s character revealed through scripture
11. My husband’s prayers
12. Dirty dishes in the sink- fed tummies
13. Smell of warm cookies in the oven
14. New friends at the park (thanks Aslan!)
15. Tacoma- it really is becoming my home
16. Candles burning while I cook
17. God’s stretching moments that remind me I can’t do it on my own; I’m in CONSTANT & UTTER need of Him
18. My fuzzy slippers (even when Aslan tries to bite them)
19. Christmas tree lights- they make our living room feel so cozy & inviting
20. God’s presence- with me always. Thank you Jesus.
My list is almost the same as yours! But I am also thankful for our daughter paisley! ;0) She will be 2 on january 1st! Her birthday is pretty awesome I think,
1-01-2011! Time sure flies when your in LOVE!
I’m a youth worker and last Sunday night at our Youth Fellowship we made little thankful boxes where we put everything we’re thankful for in; It’s been a great practice.
This week I’m thankful for fresh bed sheets (always give the best sleep) and puppy snuggles from my dog.
I’m also extremely thankful for God’s never ending Grace!
I am thankful for:
1. My future women’s Bible study group
2. Older adults
3. The possibility of being a chaperone for the “Mission Possible” mission trip to help rebuild Joplin
4. Katey’s story
5. She Read’s Truth devotionals
6. My cat, Indy
7. Learning from my mistakes
8. Learning from others’ mistakes
9. Toilet paper
10. Baby tomatoes
11. The YMCA
12. Opportunities that provide perspective
13. Lotion
14. Alarm clocks
15. Warm blankets
16. Maggie, Cindy, Jon and Karolina
17. Sally and Laura
18. Recycling
19. My car
20. My vacuum
I think its so important to keep what you ARE thankful for in the midst of worry or discontentment. So here we go!
I am thankful for:
1.God’s promise that He is not finished with us yet
2. His promise that He is good
3. Nothing I do can intrigue or surprise Him
4. And.. Nothing is out of His control
5. My parents/ grandparents throwing me a birthday party
6. Zack’s persistence in praying for me, and being patient in this time of struggle
7. Bethany’s willingness to share wisdom and insight into my life
8.This blog! 🙂
9. Winter break: I get to spend time with my family and friends
10. The friends I’ve made in Portales
11. The BSU I’ve gotten to be a part of and the WONDERFUL people I have met there
12. My best friend, Joanna
13. The voice God has given me to use for His glory
14. Songs that He’s given me from His heart
15. The new laptop&phone case, and money I got for my birthday
16. My sweet, and thoughtful Nanny who is always so encouraging me
17. Being back from college: no shower shoes, quiet hours or no pets!
18. My home church, and getting the opportunity to help them
19. God’s inspiration in my heart for loving girls and desiring to help them grow in Him
20. God’s broad shoulders– I do not have to bear my own burdens
I can resume my thankful list by just saying that I’m thankful that God is alwyas by my side 🙂