Happy bonus blog post day! I have to share a Thankful Thursday post each week, because it's my favorite post that I write. I love looking for the little things each day that bring joy to my heart and a smile to my face. It's impossible to be in a bad mood when you're practicing gratitude regularly! Do you do this? I'll jump in with my list.
This week I'm thankful for:
- the Word of God (I loved reading the book of Job this year and got something so great out of it almost everyda)
- the characteristics of God that stood out to me in my Bible reading this week: His patience, kindness, goodness, sovereignty, His friendship
- my mom; she is my biggest supporter and cheerleader
- a phone conversation with my MIL that I had Friday night; we talked for almost two hours and it's the first time in months that we've spoken
- the peace of God
- the fact that my sons send me pictures/videos of what they're doing (I'm talking about Graham and Noah here)
- talking to Drew this week and looking forward to seeing him on Sunday
- Jonah and our long talks that we have almost everyday
- a great week at work
- church on Sunday after a weekend of being snowed in at home
- my Pastor and his godly wisdom/advice (his sermons have been so good the last few weeks)
- worship music
- podcasts that I've loved this week (Revive Our Hearts and That Sounds Fun)
- laughter
- lots of plans and things to be excited about
- great books and a show that I love on Netflix
- my sisters (I've talked to them all in the last five days and I love them all immensely)
- that today is the birthday of my great nieces, Kinsley and Kylie (I'm not sure how they're already eight???)
What are you thankful for this week? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for reading my blog today, friends. I shared another post earlier that's below this one if you want to read it: here's a link. Love to all!
So much goodness and many things to be thankful for! I am thankful for a mild winter so far
ReplyDeleteThanks, friend! I am sure you are. It makes for better walking weather!
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Thank you for that!
DeleteThose girls are so adorable! I'm a boy mom too, and I wouldn't have it any other way, but girls are so sweet in a different way, I feel lucky to have nieces!
ReplyDeleteAren't they?? I feel the exact same. I love my boys, but these girls sure are fun!
DeleteWe had some birthdays in the family this week too! I was thankful for a tiny little break in the weather that made it bearable to get out hiking a couple of times this week. I'm also thankful for good escapist books for when the weather wasn't so nice.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's fun! I am sure that was nice. And yes to the books that help us to escape reality!
DeleteYour great nieces are the same age as my grandson. Happy Birthday to them!! It's always good to have books to read. I've actually have 4 books going right now. Rarely do I ever read more than one at a time. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's neat! Thanks for that. Yes, I agree! I have lots of them going at once, too. I hope you've had a great week!
DeleteHappy birthday to your great nieces! I have one that also turned 8 this month. Can't wait to catch up on some of these things!
ReplyDeleteThanks, friend! I'd have given anything to be there with them. I'm excited to spend time together this weekend!
DeleteI have wondered if you still had a relationship with your in-laws, I knew you were close to them so I love hearing you glad a wonderful phone call! Those relationships are the unfortunate side effect of a relationship ending. Hope you have a grear weekend.
ReplyDeleteI was close to them, but honestly, that's the first time we've spoken in months. I hope to keep it up now that we've gotten in touch again, but I am hopeful. You are so right! There are terrible consequences when one person wants a divorce; it's so difficult to untangle two lives, and especially the relationships. Thank you for that! I hope you've enjoyed your weekend as well, friend.
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