Rx for the Soul

Thankful for the Gift List. I have a Bucket List, yes, and it’s great to plan and look forward to checking off stuff from it. But today I am most thankful for what’s on my Gift List — the blessings: being a mother, a wife, a sister, a daughter, a friend, a co-worker; being loved and loving; the faith received, the things achieved, the friends made, the experiences had and the lessons learned — my Gift List. Do you have one?….

A friend shared this earlier in the week, thought I’d post it forward. Thankful for those people who spread His word and His love….

It’s been great seeing the kids enjoy Halloween through the years (and at times being part of the action). God-willing we’ll have many more….

Thankful for unanswered prayers. I pray diligently, confidently, faithfully, and sometimes even with cockiness, because I think I know what’s best for me. Fortunately, God’s not down with what I think I know. Nope, instead, His sovereign Will prevails over my own. And I must trust that. As C.S. Lewis said, “If God had granted all the silly prayers I’ve made in my life, where would I be now?” True story….

Thankful that Mom is back home from the hospital. Grateful to all of you for your support and prayers. “God has editing rights over our prayers. He will… edit them, correct them, bring them in line with His will and then hand them back to us to be resubmitted.” ~ Stephen Crotts

For medicine, and those health care professionals who really do recognize and practice the “care” part of it. And for the incredible group I have of family and friends who have been there for us during my Mom’s illness — concerned, caring, and praying. I thank God for you….