Thankfulness Day #7

Wow, ok I am going to admit I am having a hard time being thankful today. It isn't because I lack anything, I am so beyond blessed and have so many things to be thankful for. However, today I awoke to the disappointing news of the presidential election. It is 6 hours later and I am still sulking.... really I have a million and one things to be thankful for, but when I thought about what to post today, I just couldn't get over my down and out feeling. I simply decided that if I didn't do something, than I'd remain miserable and my misery would change nothing. I stole a few moments away in the bathroom(if your a mom in a house full of kids you understand you lucky if you get peace here) and just prayed for God to soften my heart and bring me out of my lousy mindset. Of course, our God is amazing and he is slowly melting my heart. So today as I sit here I am thankful that God knows our future and that he is here to walk beside us. I praise him that life on this earth is only a finality to our physical body, but not our spirit. Mostly I am thankful because though we chose our leaders collectively,we are willed freely to individually chose our eternity. I chose God and for the freedom to do so I am forever thankful! 

Thankfulness ~ Day #6

Ok, if you are alive and breathing you are probably ready for the election to be over. The commercials, the phone calls, the junk mail...... I know I sure am. Regardless though, I will be heading out this morning to the polls to vote. I am so thankful today that I have the right to do so. I always say I won the birth right lottery and in so many ways. This is one I was born in a country that is a democracy, were I can at least attempt to change out future without facing jail or death. I am also, thankful for those who did fight and for those who have lost there lives preserving my right to vote. So, today exercise your right as it is a blessing to have. Get out there and vote no matter whom its for.

Thankfulness~ Day #5

Each day I am so happy to truly stop and remember why I am thankful, and even more to share the blessing with others. Recently, my husband and I have decided to make some changes. We spent much time in prayer and seeking guidance of fellow Christians. While we are sure we have decided the correct path to follow God's will, I have been overly anxious about those involved will react. This morning I was doing my bible study and found a fantastic  passage of scripture in Nehemiah. The devotion around it suggested prayer for those on the receiving end of changes. I immediately began to follow through and pray for those involved with the situation. I was granted peace and actually excitement about the changes. (which if we are following God's will, we should be excited!). So, today I am thankful for scripture and the ability to freely study God's word. I am thankful for my peace and mostly I am thankful that God has revealed this  passage to me.

Thankfulness~Day 3 and 4

Ok, so yesterday was a very busy day and I never ended up being able to post so making up for it this morning.

Day 3

Today we spent the day trick or treating with our girls. We ran from house to house(in the car) as we visited family and then off to church for trunk or treat. We returned home for naps/dinner and then back to church for services. Our pastor has been doing a segment on "The Beatitudes" which I thought was wonderful and would be my thankful point for the day. Then at the end of service they mentioned some papers they had printed and supplied in the foyer of the church. The papers were all about the presidential candidates, what they support and oppose. No opinions just the facts, but this came from the Christian Coalition. I went home and checked out the site and it had more information on our State Congress and Senate  candidates. I was thrilled as you hear much through mail and TV on them, but never a debate with the issues. I was happy to get a clear cut  support/oppose stance on them(from their sites) that helped to make my decision. So today I am thankful for the people who took the time to visit each site and compile the lists. I'm also, thankful for those who decided to print and share it with me. Mostly I am thankful to now make a more educated vote on our Congress/Senate seats.

Day 4

This is Daylight Savings weekend. Saturday to Sunday should be when we gain a glorious hour of sleep, which for most of us is much needed. However, if you ar ea prent you likely know that this weekend is for those that don't have small children. Our young kids minds/bodies don't understand nor care that we should all still be in bed. For this reason we started our day at 430 am today, but today I am thankful for a wonderful husband. Yesterday I was up early with the girls as well and kept them quiet so he was able to catch up  on some much needed sleep from the long work week. Well, today he decided to return the favor so at 6am when I started to dose off he graciously took over with our girls and let me catch some shut-eye. I am thankful for the extra rest as well as a husband who is willing to the carry the workload (aka play with the girls) so that I can recieve it.


Hope you all have a blessed and thankful day!!!