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."
Sunday, April 15, 2012
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!
Saturday, March 31, 2012
365 Days of Thanks - Day 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, and 91
Well, from the lack of thankfulness blogging this week, you can see it was a busy one! But, always thankful, each day, so here goes the catch up...
Day 86 -
Thankful for my sweet kiddos. As much as I did NOT want to go back to work on Monday, coming off of spring break, my kids sure made my school day a good one. They were eager beavers to be back, and their hugs and smiles when they saw me made it worth being back. I am so thankful how a kid can completely change your mood.
Day 87 -
Thankful for how things can work out in your favor. I wasn't supposed to get a planning time on Tuesday, but much to my surprise - the time of our scheduled assembly got moved back an hour, and I got my planning time, unlike some other teachers. And, dinner with the kinder ladies made me very thankful that night too!
Day 88 -
Thankful that after a looooong couple of days at school and benchmark testing, my sweet husband and mother in law brought me a Sonic drink after school. It hit the spot!
Day 89 -
The 29th was my sweet niece's 10th birthday! I am very thankful for this little girl in my life. I was at the hospital the night she was born and have watched her grow up over the past 10 years. She's full of life, is so spirited, and can make anyone laugh. Her heart is so sweet, and I pray great things for her...I'm sure her talents and smarts will take her far. She's a blessing to our whole family, and I am so grateful to have a such a wonderful niece. Love you, Kayla.
Day 90 -
This week was benchmark testing at school. I am VERY thankful that most of my students made improvements from the last benchmark test from January. We're learning something here, people!
Day 91 -
Thankful for a good deal! Found some great summer sandals today for an oustanding price. Can't beat a good deal on shoes! :) It's the little things sometimes...
Day 86 -
Thankful for my sweet kiddos. As much as I did NOT want to go back to work on Monday, coming off of spring break, my kids sure made my school day a good one. They were eager beavers to be back, and their hugs and smiles when they saw me made it worth being back. I am so thankful how a kid can completely change your mood.
Day 87 -
Thankful for how things can work out in your favor. I wasn't supposed to get a planning time on Tuesday, but much to my surprise - the time of our scheduled assembly got moved back an hour, and I got my planning time, unlike some other teachers. And, dinner with the kinder ladies made me very thankful that night too!
Day 88 -
Thankful that after a looooong couple of days at school and benchmark testing, my sweet husband and mother in law brought me a Sonic drink after school. It hit the spot!
Day 89 -
The 29th was my sweet niece's 10th birthday! I am very thankful for this little girl in my life. I was at the hospital the night she was born and have watched her grow up over the past 10 years. She's full of life, is so spirited, and can make anyone laugh. Her heart is so sweet, and I pray great things for her...I'm sure her talents and smarts will take her far. She's a blessing to our whole family, and I am so grateful to have a such a wonderful niece. Love you, Kayla.
Day 90 -
This week was benchmark testing at school. I am VERY thankful that most of my students made improvements from the last benchmark test from January. We're learning something here, people!
Day 91 -
Thankful for a good deal! Found some great summer sandals today for an oustanding price. Can't beat a good deal on shoes! :) It's the little things sometimes...
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