Category: Thankful Thursdays

– For the opportunity to teach yet another CCD year; extremely thankful that God is still using me this way.

For toilets. No, seriously. This week we went one whole day with no water in our office building, so no working toilets. Brought back memories of my missionary days when I thanked God every minute for my toilet back home. The aim of life is appreciation; there is no sense in not appreciating things; and…

– For the richness in my life. When I want to feel rich, I count the things I have that money can’t buy….

For the chance to reminisce. Just last night I had that chance with some old friends. Special moments remembered that we will cherish forever. Ahhh, some good ole reminiscing…food for the soul. How lucky we are to have such a treasure of memories. If life was a remote: Play the easy times. Pause the good…

– For the inexplicable gifts God sends my way, because I’ve learned that down the road their purpose becomes clear.
For me, it’s like the 7 gifts of the Holy Spirit we Catholics receive when we get confirmed — wisdom, understanding, right judgment, courage, knowledge, reverence, piety (in case you were wondering) — you can’t….

– For dedicated and inspiring teachers. May God fuel their passion as they take on a new school year.
“If a doctor, lawyer, or dentist had 40 people in his office at one time, all of whom had different needs, and some of whom didn’t want to be there…

For the blessings friends are receiving: from a much needed job to a long awaited dream house. Happy for them. His plan, His timing. “Never think that God’s delays are God’s denials. Hold on hold fast hold out. Patience is genius.” ~ Comte de Buffon ~ Hem your blessings with thankfulness so they don’t unravel.

That I’m back at work after that unexpected curveball; thankful for my co-worker friends and their warm and thoughtful “welcome back.” I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, routine is welcome here. Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are. Let me learn from you, love you, bless you before…

– For my support group: my hubby, children, mom, extended family, and close friends, who have cared for and about me so very much during my down time.   After the verb “to Love,” “to Help” is the most beautiful verb in the world.– Bertha von Suttner A happy life is made up of little things-a…

– 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…