Day 117 -
I honestly can't remember anything specifically I was thankful for on this day. (The shame of not updating this daily.) But, I am thankful that the Lord allowed me to see April 26, 2012 and to grant me life and love on this day.
Day 118 -
Thankful for a laid back day at school. After intense review and two days of testing, it was so nice to just kick back at school today. Nothing better than an art project in the morning and a movie kind of afternoon.
Day 119 -
Thankful for the chance to have some time with my mom. I love my mom so much; she's one of my best friends. We traveled to Houston on Saturday to visit one of my best friends, and it was nice to just chat in the car and have some time together. She's a great mom and would go to the end of the world and back for me. I'm very lucky, and don't thank God enough for her.
Day 120 -
Thankful for Amanda's sweet baby shower. I'm so thankful for that best friend of mine. I'm thankful I was able to visit her and shower her and her baby-to-be with gifts and love. It was a precious shower, and I'm just glad I was able to support her. I'm so blessed to have Amanda as my friend. I'm thankful for this last bit of time with her before she becomes a mommy. It was a great weekend.
Day 121 -
Thankful for my husband's arms that hold me. I'm so grateful that the Lord deems me worthy to be a wife to such an amazing man. Just so thankful for when I need a hug and to be held the most, Steve's strong, reassuring, loving, and supporting arms are there to wrap around me.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
365 Days of Thanks - Day 112, 113, 114, 115, and 116
Day 112 -
Thankful for Aggieland. On Saturday, I went to College Station with my college roommate. What a blast it was to be back in CS and back on campus. I was so reminded of what a blessing it was for me to experience college life there and grow up. I learned so much about myself, as well as making some of the best friends, and gaining knowledge and an education. Texas A&M is such a special place. I am so thankful that the Lord gave me the chance and ability to attend a school like that. Thankful for what Aggieland means to me, being reminded of the close knit family the Aggies are at Muster, and for my friends and experiences I gained there that I still carry with me.
Day 113 -
Thankful for Steve continuing to have good opportunities. He spent 3 days on a flight trip over the weekend. And, while it stinks when we're a part, I'm grateful he gets these opportunities. They not only grow our bank account (after some not so prosperous weeks), but also grow his knowledge and experience. I know the Lord is giving him all of these opportunities to prepare him for something bigger and better. So, I thank God for them when He presents them.
Day 114 -
Thankful that God's love endures forever. Sometimes, we just need to stop and remember that God loves us. No matter what - God loves us. I don't deserve it, and sometimes don't see it every second of every day as much as I should, but it endures...forever. Thank you, Lord, for loving me like that.
Day 115 -
Thankful that Tuesday was over. One STAAR test done and a bad evening done. Just thankful bad days can come to a close and new days can start fresh.
Day 116 -
Thankful that the STAAR tests are ovvvver! Whew! A lot of hard work, sweat, tears, planning, and grading went in to preparing my students for their STAAR tests, but they worked so hard! I'm really proud of them, and I hope they showed how smart they are and how much they deserve to shine. Seriously, though - glad they're over. Let's have some stress free fun for these last 20 something days!
Thankful for Aggieland. On Saturday, I went to College Station with my college roommate. What a blast it was to be back in CS and back on campus. I was so reminded of what a blessing it was for me to experience college life there and grow up. I learned so much about myself, as well as making some of the best friends, and gaining knowledge and an education. Texas A&M is such a special place. I am so thankful that the Lord gave me the chance and ability to attend a school like that. Thankful for what Aggieland means to me, being reminded of the close knit family the Aggies are at Muster, and for my friends and experiences I gained there that I still carry with me.
Day 113 -
Thankful for Steve continuing to have good opportunities. He spent 3 days on a flight trip over the weekend. And, while it stinks when we're a part, I'm grateful he gets these opportunities. They not only grow our bank account (after some not so prosperous weeks), but also grow his knowledge and experience. I know the Lord is giving him all of these opportunities to prepare him for something bigger and better. So, I thank God for them when He presents them.
Day 114 -
Thankful that God's love endures forever. Sometimes, we just need to stop and remember that God loves us. No matter what - God loves us. I don't deserve it, and sometimes don't see it every second of every day as much as I should, but it endures...forever. Thank you, Lord, for loving me like that.
Day 115 -
Thankful that Tuesday was over. One STAAR test done and a bad evening done. Just thankful bad days can come to a close and new days can start fresh.
Day 116 -
Thankful that the STAAR tests are ovvvver! Whew! A lot of hard work, sweat, tears, planning, and grading went in to preparing my students for their STAAR tests, but they worked so hard! I'm really proud of them, and I hope they showed how smart they are and how much they deserve to shine. Seriously, though - glad they're over. Let's have some stress free fun for these last 20 something days!
Friday, April 20, 2012
365 Days of Thanks - Day 111
Thankful for family time. We went to see the new Disney Earth Day movie with Steve's parents and sister tonight. Great movie about the life of chimpanzees, but also great family time. When Steve was mentioning our evening plans to a friend of his, the friend replied with, "Oh - family time. Must be nice." So many times I take good, quality family time for granted. And, really - how many families do you see go to a movie together anymore? I'm so thankful that we are close enough with our families to not only have the time to spend together, but enjoy it too. It's not until you sometimes hear another person's viewpoint that you realize how grateful you are for such a simple, everyday thing. I'd be so lost without my family's (all of them) support and constant reminder of my faith. Very thankful for my family date night!
Thursday, April 19, 2012
365 Days of Thanks - Day 108, 109, and 110
Day 108 -
Thankful for home cooked dinners. It's been great (on some levels) living at home again, despite the circumstances that put us here. But, my mom is a mom who always stays in "mom mode." She has been so great at switching laundry out for us, picking up things here and there, but mainly feeding us each night. She has had quite the school year, but comes home from work everyday to make dinner to feed our family. She doesn't love to cook, but tries so hard to do it without complaining. Tonight, she made something that Dad and I deemed a "keeper," and it just made me realize how thankful I am that she takes care of dinner so many nights a week, and it's not really a concern of mine. I need to tell her "thanks" for the food much more.
Day 109 -
Thankful for a mid-week date night with Steve. I guess the cat's out of the bag now - we're offically house hunting!!! So, after looking through 4 houses on Wednesday night, we went to eat at one of my favorite places (and favorite guilty, not so healthy pleasures) - Panda Express. Just nice to go out and grab a bite to eat and have conversation with my love...no special weekend and no special occasion. Thankful for every moment we spend together.
Day 110 -
Thankful for house hunting. Seriously, we have been waiting SO long to begin our hunt for our perfect first house together. I am so thankful that God has, so far, let this process work out and is letting His will be done. Our prayer is to glorify Him in this process and truly start our life together that will bring Him honor. I'm grateful for the baby steps and opportunity He's given us thus far. Leaning on Him and saying thanks every day.
Thankful for home cooked dinners. It's been great (on some levels) living at home again, despite the circumstances that put us here. But, my mom is a mom who always stays in "mom mode." She has been so great at switching laundry out for us, picking up things here and there, but mainly feeding us each night. She has had quite the school year, but comes home from work everyday to make dinner to feed our family. She doesn't love to cook, but tries so hard to do it without complaining. Tonight, she made something that Dad and I deemed a "keeper," and it just made me realize how thankful I am that she takes care of dinner so many nights a week, and it's not really a concern of mine. I need to tell her "thanks" for the food much more.
Day 109 -
Thankful for a mid-week date night with Steve. I guess the cat's out of the bag now - we're offically house hunting!!! So, after looking through 4 houses on Wednesday night, we went to eat at one of my favorite places (and favorite guilty, not so healthy pleasures) - Panda Express. Just nice to go out and grab a bite to eat and have conversation with my love...no special weekend and no special occasion. Thankful for every moment we spend together.
Day 110 -
Thankful for house hunting. Seriously, we have been waiting SO long to begin our hunt for our perfect first house together. I am so thankful that God has, so far, let this process work out and is letting His will be done. Our prayer is to glorify Him in this process and truly start our life together that will bring Him honor. I'm grateful for the baby steps and opportunity He's given us thus far. Leaning on Him and saying thanks every day.
Monday, April 16, 2012
365 Days of Thanks - Day 107
Thankful I signed my contract for my teaching position for next year!!!!!!!!
Sunday, April 15, 2012
365 Days of Thanks - Day 103, 104, 105, and 106
Day 103 -
Thankful for just 15 minutes to close my eyes, and rest before having to go to an appointment after school. Ahhh, the joyous feeling of rejuvination.
Day 104 -
Thankful for sleep. So many times, you just feel run down and exhausted, emotionally drained, and not well rest. I've felt like that a lot over the past week or so. I've had a lot on my mind and am stressed out. Sleep just lets that all float away, though. I'm not saying I don't wake up thinking about it, immediately, but for just a few hours...I can let God take my mind to a peaceful place and feel rested, for at least a little while. I was so thankful Friday night to just go to bed and just let the Lord give me rest.
Day 105 -
Thankful that the Lord does know best. God has such a mysterious way of letting you face a difficult situation and then just making the decision for you. And, although, part of you feels you may have lost out on a great opportunity...you know the lack of having to make the decision on your part was all a God thing, and wasn't the right opportunity anyway. Oh, yes - so thankful God knows better than I do.
Day 106 -
Thankful for sweet reminders of the way to live my life on Sundays at church. Thankful for whoever wrote these great lyrics:
"What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
What a blessedness, what a peace is mine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms;
Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.
Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
Oh, how bright the path grows from day to day,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
What have I to dread, what have I to fear,
Leaning on the everlasting arms?
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near,
Leaning on the everlasting arms."
Thankful for just 15 minutes to close my eyes, and rest before having to go to an appointment after school. Ahhh, the joyous feeling of rejuvination.
Day 104 -
Thankful for sleep. So many times, you just feel run down and exhausted, emotionally drained, and not well rest. I've felt like that a lot over the past week or so. I've had a lot on my mind and am stressed out. Sleep just lets that all float away, though. I'm not saying I don't wake up thinking about it, immediately, but for just a few hours...I can let God take my mind to a peaceful place and feel rested, for at least a little while. I was so thankful Friday night to just go to bed and just let the Lord give me rest.
Day 105 -
Thankful that the Lord does know best. God has such a mysterious way of letting you face a difficult situation and then just making the decision for you. And, although, part of you feels you may have lost out on a great opportunity...you know the lack of having to make the decision on your part was all a God thing, and wasn't the right opportunity anyway. Oh, yes - so thankful God knows better than I do.
Day 106 -
Thankful for sweet reminders of the way to live my life on Sundays at church. Thankful for whoever wrote these great lyrics:
"What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
What a blessedness, what a peace is mine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms;
Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.
Oh, how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
Oh, how bright the path grows from day to day,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
What have I to dread, what have I to fear,
Leaning on the everlasting arms?
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near,
Leaning on the everlasting arms."
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
365 Days of Thanks - Day 100, 101, and 102
Day 100 -
Thankful for an extra day off from school. After being gone all weekend, it was nice to not have to worry about getting up at the crack of dawn to go deal with the 3rd graders. I got to enjoy a nice lunch date, starting a new adventure with my husband, and sleeping past 5:20 am. :)
Day 101 -
Thankful for my aunt. April 8th (so about three days ago) was her birthday. She is my dad's older sister. The stories about how she used to take care of me and hang out with me when I was younger crack me up! She's very much her own person and does not conform to the crowds. She's got a sweet heart, and I admire her strong will. I am thankful for the fun times we've had together and the great times to come.
Day 102 -
Thankful I've actually been keeping up with this for over 100 days! That's a milestone to anyone, and I'm very proud of myself. I'm even thankful for the fact that I can feel proud of myself. This has been an amazing adventure to take myself on.
Thankful for an extra day off from school. After being gone all weekend, it was nice to not have to worry about getting up at the crack of dawn to go deal with the 3rd graders. I got to enjoy a nice lunch date, starting a new adventure with my husband, and sleeping past 5:20 am. :)
Day 101 -
Thankful for my aunt. April 8th (so about three days ago) was her birthday. She is my dad's older sister. The stories about how she used to take care of me and hang out with me when I was younger crack me up! She's very much her own person and does not conform to the crowds. She's got a sweet heart, and I admire her strong will. I am thankful for the fun times we've had together and the great times to come.
Day 102 -
Thankful I've actually been keeping up with this for over 100 days! That's a milestone to anyone, and I'm very proud of myself. I'm even thankful for the fact that I can feel proud of myself. This has been an amazing adventure to take myself on.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
365 Days of Thanks - Day 99
Thankful that Christ has RISEN! Today is Easter. What better to be thankful for than the fact that Christ DIED for ME. And, that he ROSE again! He DEFEATED death! I am beyond thankful that God gave his one son for me, for this purpose. If I was the only person on the earth, Jesus still would have taken my punishment and pain in my place. What a SAVIOR, in every sense of the word! Thank you, Jesus, for washing away my sins, saving me, and giving me the chance to rejoice with you in Heaven one day. It's a feeling of gratitude and an action I can't even fathom. This day just reminds me of how much I have to be thankful for. All the blessings in my life are because of this act from my Jesus. It's such a wonderful reason and holiday to celebrate!
"One day they led Him up Calvary's mountain. One day they nailed Him to die on a tree. Suffering anguish, despised and rejected, bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He. Hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree and took the nails for me.... One day the grave could conceal Him no longer. One day the stone rolled away from the door. Then He arose, over death He had conquered. Now He's ascended, my Lord evermore. Death could not hold him, the grave could not keep Him from rising again. Living He loved me, dying He saved me, and buried He carried my sins far away. Rishing He justified freely forever. One day He's coming, oh glorious day! Oh, glorious day!"
"One day they led Him up Calvary's mountain. One day they nailed Him to die on a tree. Suffering anguish, despised and rejected, bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He. Hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree and took the nails for me.... One day the grave could conceal Him no longer. One day the stone rolled away from the door. Then He arose, over death He had conquered. Now He's ascended, my Lord evermore. Death could not hold him, the grave could not keep Him from rising again. Living He loved me, dying He saved me, and buried He carried my sins far away. Rishing He justified freely forever. One day He's coming, oh glorious day! Oh, glorious day!"
365 Days of Thanks - Day 96, 97, and 98
Day 96 -
Thankful for an early weekend! Yay for no school on Friday! Just nice to have an extra day of no school stress!
Day 97 -
Thankful for safe travels. We traveled to Kansas for this weekend, and the Lord had His hand on us the entire trip (there and back home). So often we take safe traveling mercies for granted. We get to work, church, the store, vacation spots safely all the time. And, how many times do we ask and thank God for getting to and from work safely five days each week? I'm so thankful the Lord kept us safe from accidents, car problems, weather, and even aruging on the long car trip. Yes, thank you, Lord for our safe travels both this weekend...and every single day.
Day 98 -
Thankful for my sweet grandparents (in law). My husband has the greatest grandparents (on both sides), and they have all made me feel just like their own granddaughter. We visited Grandma and Grandpa Johnson this weekend, and it was such a nice visit. They are so kind hearted, caring, and prayerful about everything. I'm so thankful to have become a member of their family. I know that Steve and his family are who they are due in part to these sweet leaders of the family. They have blessed my life just since meeting Steve, and I am so thankful for another set of grandparents. :)
Thankful for an early weekend! Yay for no school on Friday! Just nice to have an extra day of no school stress!
Day 97 -
Thankful for safe travels. We traveled to Kansas for this weekend, and the Lord had His hand on us the entire trip (there and back home). So often we take safe traveling mercies for granted. We get to work, church, the store, vacation spots safely all the time. And, how many times do we ask and thank God for getting to and from work safely five days each week? I'm so thankful the Lord kept us safe from accidents, car problems, weather, and even aruging on the long car trip. Yes, thank you, Lord for our safe travels both this weekend...and every single day.
Day 98 -
Thankful for my sweet grandparents (in law). My husband has the greatest grandparents (on both sides), and they have all made me feel just like their own granddaughter. We visited Grandma and Grandpa Johnson this weekend, and it was such a nice visit. They are so kind hearted, caring, and prayerful about everything. I'm so thankful to have become a member of their family. I know that Steve and his family are who they are due in part to these sweet leaders of the family. They have blessed my life just since meeting Steve, and I am so thankful for another set of grandparents. :)
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
365 Days of Thanks - Day 93, 94, and 95
Day 93 -
Monday was my grandmother's birthday. I am very thankful for my Grandmommy. She is a very strong, intelligent lady. I know so much of her is in me. She has been there for me in so many ways - always coming to choir concerts, helping me with projects, supporting me in thought and prayers, and even helping me financially in college. She has the heart of a giver. I hope I can give to those I love half as much as she has throughout her life. She's a wonderful lady, whom I'm so proud and grateful to call my grandmother. God has granted her a long, healthy life, and I pray he gives her many more years of wisdom, love, life, and health.
Day 94 -
Thankful for God's safety and protection! We had some terrible storms and weather come through North Texas yesterday. Many schools were on lock down and delaying dismissal, preparing for possible tornados. I am terrified of severe weather, but the Lord just let it pass right over us. I'm so thankful for His protection and hand over us. It could have been so bad (as it was just south of here), but He granted us the safety and peace we needed. Thank you, Lord, for sparing us. Please be with those who were not as blessed as we.
Day 95 -
Thankful that God knows and provides our every need. Even waking us up with our alarm has been turned off and we wake up 30 minutes late. :) So thankful He knows ALL!
Monday was my grandmother's birthday. I am very thankful for my Grandmommy. She is a very strong, intelligent lady. I know so much of her is in me. She has been there for me in so many ways - always coming to choir concerts, helping me with projects, supporting me in thought and prayers, and even helping me financially in college. She has the heart of a giver. I hope I can give to those I love half as much as she has throughout her life. She's a wonderful lady, whom I'm so proud and grateful to call my grandmother. God has granted her a long, healthy life, and I pray he gives her many more years of wisdom, love, life, and health.
Day 94 -
Thankful for God's safety and protection! We had some terrible storms and weather come through North Texas yesterday. Many schools were on lock down and delaying dismissal, preparing for possible tornados. I am terrified of severe weather, but the Lord just let it pass right over us. I'm so thankful for His protection and hand over us. It could have been so bad (as it was just south of here), but He granted us the safety and peace we needed. Thank you, Lord, for sparing us. Please be with those who were not as blessed as we.
Day 95 -
Thankful that God knows and provides our every need. Even waking us up with our alarm has been turned off and we wake up 30 minutes late. :) So thankful He knows ALL!
Sunday, April 1, 2012
365 Days of Thanks - Day 92
Thankful for amazing family. I got to celebrate with both sides of my sweet family this weekend. Friday night, we celebrated with one set of grandparents and my dad's side of the family to send my grandparents off to Alaska for the next six months. We hadn't all been together since Christmas, so it was great. We always are in for a good laugh and lots of hugs and love when we get together. Today, we celebrated my other grandmother's birthday with my mom's side of the family. Again - always lots of laughs and good story sharing going on. Both sides of my family have many things in common, but are so different too. I love each person for my own special reasons. I'm just so thankful to be able to have family close enough to to get together and celebrate life and love!
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