Thankful Thursday

I had a good reminder of thankfulness come at me from an unexpected place earlier this week. The kids have been sick so we've been spending more time on the couch watching "shows". I had turned on Veggie Tales: Madame Blueberry and was sitting on the couch holding Colton. I have to admit, I wasn't totally engulfed in the show, but I was quickly sucked in when I heard these all too familiar (but good to hear again) lyrics: 

"Because a thankful heart is a happy heart!

I'm glad for what I have, that's an easy way to start!

For the love that He shares cause He listens to my prayers.

That's why I say thanks everyday!"

They may not be the most theologically ripe words ever written but at that moment they were what the Lord used to remind me of the importance of striving to be always thankful. Being purposefully "glad for what I have" is a contagiously easy way to get in the habit of saying "thanks everyday". And it is so true that Joy and Thankfulness are linked!

My "thankfuls" for this week

- Random and unexpected little things that make us laugh and brighten life. (Like typos in text messages from my sister)

-The blessing of my wonderful family. I don't deserve the joy of loving and caring for them!

Messes to clean up. Yes, this was Colton "art"

-God's grace and patience when I worry, doubt and fear instead of trusting HIM completely.

-Brian Casebolt. <3

Yummy Lunches!!

Sickness: Makes us extra thankful for the health that we usually experience.

My sweet little boy, and the fact that he was much closer to his old self today.

Cheap and fun projects that also serve a purpose.

"Girly" times with my Chloe

-Gods healing power.

-The amazing bodies given to us by God that He made with the ability to fight sickness and heal.

-A break from pain. My normally painful twice a week progesterone shot didn't hurt me at all this past week! I was even more thankful for that as I nursed my sick little guy!

-My children are getting well!

-Tomorrow is Friday!!