Thursday, March 3, 2011

Thankful Thursdays

I had wanted to make each Thursday the day I post my current week of my gratitude journal, but I am realizing that it will be a lot to write...70 items...I think I will *try* to post more often! :)

51. God has given me a future and a hope
52. money to buy the things I need and the extra things I want
53. hugs
54. laughing so hard my stomach hurts
55. praising and worshiping God
56. the prayer box
57. teaching about gratitude and joy
58. starting the thankful list with my students
59. hope
60. mercy
61. the prayer box ~ listening to the kids pray for others, learning how to pray on their own
62. praising and worshiping God with my students
63. teaching my students about God and Jesus ~ how much He loves them, how He is the only way and how all we have to do is believe in Him, ask for forgiveness, and ask Him to be our forever friend
64. excitement and joy over possibilities
65. wisdom and advice from my sister
66. a great deal on new jeans
67. traditions ~ playing The Office Clue with the Hofseths
68. the smell of clean laundry
69. forgiveness and love ~ unending
70. my health
71. spending the day with the Hofseths
72. Our Tradition ~ The Office Clue
73. seeing Daniel walking!!!
74. great conversations and fun with the Hofseths, Josh, and a new friend
75. the joy on Daniel's face when he read my birthday card and saw I want to take him to see Kung Fu Panda 2 in the theater
76. driving Daniel to Brandon's house ~ being able to get his wheelchair out of my car by myself!
77. Daniel and Brandon's patience with me as they taught me how to play Call of Duty on the xbox and them not making fun of me
78. My mom, Shelby, Diane, Chris, and Sara sharing in my joy
79. God's goodness ~ all the time!
80. the sound of rain and hail
81. God's glory
82. Vitya and all the kids I met in Ukraine
83. unending forgiveness
84. God is always good and I am always loved
85. loving on my niece and nephews
86. spending time with my sister
87. sunshine after the storm
88. hugs from Gabi
89. leading kids in worship
90. snuggles and hugs from Dylan
91. Roomie Mondays!
92. the Spiritual gift of Mercy ~ I am thankful God blessed me with this gift, even when it overwhelms me
93. chatting with Daniel on Facebook
94. praying for Daniel ~ especially tonight as he was struggling emotionally and physically
95. my accountability partner Charla ~ our Monday check-ins and encouragements
96. water
97. peace in the midst of life's storms
98. comfort that He is strong when we are weak
99. eucharisteo in the midst of sadness
100. though the sorrow may last for the night, His joy comes in the morning
101. impromptu dinners with my mom
102. accepted friend requests
103. joyfilled smiles through the window
104. beauty
105. making it through the morning by myself so wonderfully that Katie forgot I was by myself
106. learning on a deeper level what it means to be thankful and giving thanks in all things
107. friendship
108. teachable moments
109. technology ~ communicating and keeping informed
110. increased boldness and confidence
111. the joy and excitement of my students as we celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday
112. wisdom and advice from Carol
113. God's protection
114. free books from Scholastic thanks to parent orders
115. renewed strength
116. His mercies are new every morning and every moment
117. my conversation with K.X. about kissing when you're married ~ he never wants to kiss ~ brought a smile to my face
118. M.S. pride in himself when I expressed my pride in him
119. M.S. joyfilled, proud-filled hug
120. patience ~ God's patience with me and Him increasing mine

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