...in thankful thursday

The last two weeks have been full. It is GOOD to stop and take time to just be thankful :)

I am thankful for....
15. homemade mac and cheese (We had this with dinner tonight. The first bite was a reminder of why I don't make it...it's. just. too. good!)
16. when Miles is just the right amount of tired that he's super snuggly
17. two more weeks of summer to enjoy with Sydney before school starts.
18. Sydney's excitement for school to begin (because I'm a bit terrified...hopefully her excitement will rub off ;)
19. a great time in PA with Josh's family last weekend, time to see his Grandma, and good time/conversation with my sister-in-law
20. a new bedspread......feels like a bedroom makeover :)
21. finding the right medicine to help with my stomach/digestive issues. I had major reflux and ulcers after having Miles and had months of doctors appointments/tests before I quit it all and tried an all natural supplement. It's kind of been life changing for my stomach!
22. FRIENDS on DVD....that show never gets old (although Josh may argue that ;)
23. good friends (in real life :) that can support one another in prayer
24. the strength and discipline to continue getting up early every morning and spend time alone with my God (I've even bumped it back another 15 minutes!)
25. Lamentations 3:21-26. I studied this last week during my quiet time and it has given me SO much encouragement. I find myself repeating it in my head throughout the day...
"Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord."
26. that I have TRUTH (God's Word) that I can stand on, that I serve an Almighty God who loves me and wants the best for me
27. that my "to do" list actually got accomplished today!! (this is very rare :)
28. that the weekend, with sunshine in it's forecast, is just around the corner :)

 ^"Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations."  Psalm 100:4-5