Thanksgiving 2008

I have been thinking back over this year, remembering some of the many blessings that the Lord has poured out on us. I am so glad that we can take time to be thankful. Yes, there is much to make us concerned, but I am more than ever convinced that my Heavenly Father is in control, and that He is working out His perfect plan, for me, for my family and for this world.

Some of the things on my list for this year:

• Two trips north to visit my mother. Enjoying special family time during the visit in March. And protection during a lovely snow storm. I do not like to drive in snow, and I had the fun to not only drive in snow, but to do it in a rental car that I was unfamiliar with. But, PTL, He protected.
• His help through some very stressful times at work. I am thankful that at this point I still have work, and He is showing me how to enjoy my job. And, giving special times of laughter.
• Having my son successfully complete his police academy training.
• The joy of doing things with my daughter.
• The pleasures and delights of having a grandson, and watching all the changes this past year.
• The fun of flying out to Washington State in April for the wedding of my niece. Lots of good memories...and a beautiful wedding.
• The fun of putting together a scrapbook of that wedding!
• And the fun of having said niece now living so close by.
• Having gas prices lower - I saw a $1.73 this past week.
• Having the Lord provide so that even when the gas prices were so high, and the gas sometimes not readily available, we were able to find what we needed, when we needed it, and be able to pay for it.
• The Lord's provision of a new laptop for me this past year. What a blessing.
• The Lord's provision of new things when needed...such as an iron, a paper shredder, clothes etc.
• Protection in all the traveling we did long distance as well as the normal local traveling.
• Books to read.
• Scented candles to enjoy.
• Roses.
• The encouragement that comes from reading His word...the Bible. So grateful for the treasures He has opened up to me this past year.
• Knowing He loves me.

A Few of My Favorite Things....

For some reason I don't seem to be very faithful in my thankfuls using this method ( IE Blogging). Rest assured, I continue to be thankful. A few of my favorite things for today:

• Purple fonts.
• Planting pansies this morning, thus guaranteeing fresh vases of flowers in the house all winter long.
• Planting some daffodil bulbs.
• Taking myself out to lunch today (OK, it was a cheap hot dog/soda at Sam's but at least I took myself out to lunch.
• Choosing not to be irritated up hearing Christmas music in the stores today. Hey, they are celebrating my Lord's birthday! Let the rejoicing begin!!!
• Smiling when I saw gas prices of $1.97!!! Yes!!!
• Beating my son at Scramble...but having him beat me at Scrabble.
• A cat that likes to cuddle.
• Peacefully trusting the Lord for the future of this country.
• Having this Monday off work.
• Pecan bars.
• Roses.
• Enjoying a good time change party at Dan and Pari's Saturday, and enjoying the fact that I could attend because someone at work offered to fill in for part of my day of work so that I could leave early. Which meant I only worked 6 1/2 hours instead of 12.
• Wondering how I was going to lift 40 pounds of charcoal into my cart at Sam's and having two men come over to do it for me.
• The lovely fall colors in the leaves in our neighborhood. There are several trees with a glorious rich deep red. So satisfying to see and enjoy.