Thankful Thursday - tired but thankful

October 23rd, 2008

It’s hard to believe it’s only been a week since last Thankful Thursday! It’s been one wonderful week! And I am sooo grateful and thankful for so much of it.

I’m thankful for…

  • Mandy, Josh, and Olivia - none of whom are related to us by blood and all of whom are related to us by love. These are the family of our heart, of our choice. Spending days upon days with them was bliss.
  • Sunny skies and pleasant weather.
  • Mike, who indulges me.
  • Love. Hope. This time last year, I didn’t much believe in hope any more, and I’m surprised and delighted to find that it’s back in my realm of vision.
  • Deals made between friends. I didn’t much follow the spirit of the deal in my head - sorry, Josh - but I did out loud, and sometimes that’s enough.
  • Books.
  • Jobs. Mike’s and mine. Mike’s because it allows him to follow his passion. Mine because it allows us good health insurance.
  • Compliments and positive reinforcement at work. I honestly thought they changed my job description because I was nurturing and nice. Turns out, my numbers aren’t as bad as I’d originally thought. When I got back from vacation on Tuesday, I discovered that my numbers are pretty good in the rankings. Out of 80 or 90 individuals in my division, I’m ranked #11. I was stunned. And very pleased.
  • Four and a half hours of enjoyment at work. A rarity for me. But I really enjoyed my time this afternoon helping with the training class. Who knew?
  • For old friends and new connections… through Facebook, I found an old college friend & we went to dinner with her and her husband last night. It was a super time.

And lastly, I’m thankful for a soft bed. In NO way did we mind our alternate sleeping arrangements in order to have dear friends here, but it was so nice to sink back into our bed this week.

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Thankful Thursday - vacation

October 16th, 2008

What a perfect day for a Thankful Thursday!

** I’m more than a little excited. I got all of my stuff done at work today, and I’m already off work.

** We’re heading to Orlando in not too long to pick up Mandy, Josh, and Olivia at the airport. I’ll get to shop the LUSH store in the airport (woohoo), and then we’ll all go to dinner in Orlando somewhere.

** I can hardly wait to see them, and they’ll be with us through Tuesday!

** God was very good to all of us in His plan to orchestrate our friendship. I am thankful for each one of them individually and for them as a family.

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Thankful Thursday

September 4th, 2008

I’ve seen Thankful Thursday posts before, but this is my first time to participate. I’m feeling all tired (thanks to the antibiotic) and crabby (thanks to the tired) this week, so this is a perfect time to do some thankful reflection.

* I’m thankful for a job (though I haven’t liked it much this week). These are difficult economic times, and I’m grateful to have a job that pays the mortgage and has good health insurance.

* I’m thankful for good teachers for Griff and Eliza. We had some less than stellar experiences with Griff’s teacher last year, and we’re so grateful that this year is going better.

* We’re thankful that friends and family in Louisiana fared well as Gustav tore through the state. Last count, everyone was without power but with standing houses. And that’s something to appreciate.

* I’m thankful for good friends, far away though they may be.

* I’m thankful for books Griff should be reading. I’ve read two really good books this week, both for him to read. (The latest is “Rules” by Cynthia Lord. Broke my heart, made me cry, but was really good.)

* I’m thankful for a husband who loves me even if I’m homesick - right here at home.


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