Category: Thankful Thursdays

Let me tell you, I may not have all I want, but I have all I need. And for that I am truly thankful. “The reality of loving God is loving him like he’s a Superhero who actually saved you from stuff rather than a Santa Claus who merely gave you some stuff.” ~ C….

For the senses. Because I can see what my grandfather couldn’t; because I can listen to my friend; catch a scent and instantly revive a memory; taste a rich shot of café Cubano; touch the faces of my loved ones and, just then, feel the most alive. For that I am thankful….

For fresh starts. It is easy to appreciate second chances and wonderful life changes, but what about the fresh start that each day brings? That one’s easy to overlook. Today, I am thankful for the fresh start I got this morning. How ’bout you? Let’s make it a great day!….

On the eve of another birthday (so grateful for that!) and reminiscing. As I look back, I would’ve never imagined my biggest blessing at 51…

On this first Thankful Thursday of 2014, I am grateful to see the start of a new year, and anticipating all of its potential. Although I don’t know all that this new year holds, I am confident in Him, who knows all things. Friends and family, let’s approach this new year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day….

Thankful for a year of milestones, adversity, and achievements. Perspective on steroids. My 2013 brought a few big birthdays (50, 21, 18), a huge anniversary (25), a recovery short of miraculous (Mom’s bounce back to health), and…..a little literary dream I had come true — the paperback.
In reflection, do I have much for….

On this Thankful Thursday, I am especially grateful for the sounds, sights, and smells of Christmas.
Bright colors of red and green flicker on a pine tree filled with ornaments new and old, a train (sometimes the monorail) circles the nativity village, scented candles fill the air, carols play to the heart’s content….

For meaningful conversations.
The sad, the laugh-out-loud, the serious, the prayerful, the advice-full, the spiritual, and even the philosophical. I truly appreciate a good convo. I have these. Internally. Quite often…..

For what irritates me…because it makes my need to pray even greater.
What irritates you? Here’s a little prayer for that:….

On this, the grandest Thankful Thursday of all, I wish you a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving.
I thank the Lord for the wonderful, supportive, and loving people with whom He has surrounded me. Total gratitude here….