Category: Thankful Thursdays

– For each and every second. — I recently had an eight-day stay in the hospital. A lot of that time spent staring at the crucifix and clock on the wall facing my bed. A week that included a surgery, non-stop IVs and lots of tests; it all…

For new adventures conquered and priceless family memories made. ~ Hem your blessings with thankfulness so they don’t unravel.

For the opportunities He gives me. “Let me ask you something; if someone prays for patience, do you think that God gives them patience, or does He give them the opportunity to be patient? If he prayed for courage, does God give him courage, or does He give him opportunities to be courageous? If someone…

For Jesus who, when I see only one set of footprints, is carrying me through. ‘Nough said. How sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer’s ear; It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear. ~John Newton ~ Hem your blessings with thankfulness so they don’t unravel.

For the reciprocity of friendship. How sweet it is. “Friendship is mutual reciprocity of affection and purpose”. ~ Aristotle. “I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.” ~ Hem your blessings with thankfulness so they don’t unravel.

For normal days. Morning-reading work deadlines computer hassles egos and personalities housework laundry cleaning picking-up budget-keeping bill-paying children worrying worrying worrying traffic licensed drivers who shouldn’t be car trouble headaches back pains needing reading glasses age creeping up praying praying praying…. The routine. Ordinary days. Because I know all too well what the other days,…

For being able to watch my daughter blossom right into her 20th.  And for short work weeks.  ~ Hem your blessings with thankfulness so they don’t unravel.

For family and friends — the ultimate support system. Through the ups and downs: their prayers, encouragement, comfort, laughs, and love. Because when the wind is not blowing (oh God, especially when the wind is not blowing) they are our oars. “When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to…

For the gift of Faith…for without it I am lost in limbo.  It is what keeps me sane during trials and tribulations. In affliction and in happiness, in sickness and in health, it is what keeps my hope alive. It is what helps me to be patient and trust in the will of God. It is what will save me. You too…

– For unexpected small gestures that make the sweetest of moments. Warning: Such gestures may cause amazing side effects — hard to say who’ll get the most joy, the receiver or the giver. Most of us are fortunate to be surrounded by people who show us their thoughtfulness; occasionally even unknowns touch us with gestures that leave us believing there are angels walking among…