Thankful Thursday

Back when I started Thankful Thursday I explained that there is a little game we have played for many, many, many years. We call it the Thankful Game. When attitudes are lousey or when we are feeling sad, we play the game. We have played the Thankful Game a zillion times (no exaggeration!).

1. I am thankful that so many of you, my bloggy friends are now playing Thankful Thursday...friends like: Shonni, Adeye, Tiffany, Sarah, Rett, Kristin, Kim, Sally, Amanda, Jo Mama, Jen, Jinny, Sara Ra-nae, Jill, Kylea, Jean, and Janet. If you are play or want to start playing, do not despair (LOL)...I would be happy to mention you next time around, just drop a comment.

2. I am thankful for these particular scripture verses at this particular moment in my life:

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. I John 4:18

Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life. Phil. 4: 6,7

3. I am thankful for the snow I see pelting my window at this very moment. Ya' know why? Cause I have eyes to see it and I am behind the window (some people do not have eyes to see and others do not have homes to live in)....

4. I am thankful for awesome friends to go to dinner with tonight. Love you guys - C, I and S!!

5. I am thankful for a husband who comforts and loves me so tenderly. You are the best Whitey and I am so glad to have spent the last 30+ years married to you - my very best friend!!

6. I am thankful for hair clips - whoever invented them - I sure hope they are living rich and happy in the Carribbean....I hate my hair hanging in my face!! It drives me buggy!!

7. I am thankful for towels...can you imagine having to drip-dry every time you take a shower?? UGH

8. I am thankful for the two little brown naked bee-hinds running around the house - their laughter brings us such joy!! Think I ought to finish this up post and go put clothes on them?? =) Yeah, probably....

9. I am thankful for doctors who have the expertise to work with Arthrogryposis.

10. I am extra thankful for these sweet friends who came to play with us this past week-end.


Their six kids (who are still living at home) played with our six kids (who are still living at home)....that would make 12 kids running through our house - it was splendidly delightful - our hearts overflowed!





Steve and Lori (the mom and dad) have lots and lots of things in common with us. For starters: (1) they love a big family (they have 12 sweet kids, although Rebekah went home early to live with Jesus), (2) they homeschool all their kids (3) their son Ryan is married to our daughter Abigail, and (4) we both love ministry (they also have pastored)!! We had so much fun with them here and we miss them very much!