Twelve Things I’m Grateful for on the 12th
Each month I post things I am grateful for. This month I’m preparing to speak at a large women’s conference. I’m grateful for people and things that help me prepare. Here is my list.
Twelve Things I’m Grateful for on the 12th
Three years ago I was recovering from rotator cuff surgery. I couldn’t lift a cup of water with my left arm! But last month I started lifting weights again. My personal records before my injury were: Squat – 100# Bench – 100# Deadlift – 135# Assisted pull-ups – 100# Last week I did my warm…
Twelve Things I’m Grateful for after Four Years
The Accident happened about 11:45 on Monday night, August 12, 2013. Because of the remote location the justice of the peace did not pronounce them dead until 12:30 am, August 13, 2013. We learned of our son's death the next morning. The Accident four years ago changed me. It changed our family in many ways.…
12 Things I am Thankful for on the 12th
Three years ago, I decided to stop letting the 12th be a terrible day. I would no longer see it only as the day The Accident happened or the last day he was alive. (Due to the remote location and late hour, they were declared dead on August 13.) I would “Rejoice always, pray without…
Twelve Things I’m Grateful for on the 12th
I’m studying Galatians with local friends on Monday evenings and online with my long distance friends on Tuesdays. Here are twelve things I’m grateful for from Galatians. “Paul, an apostle—not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised him from the dead—” Verse 1:1 tells us God our…
Twelve Things I’m Grateful For On the 12th
A friend posts each week a “Thankful Thursday” prompt asking us what we are thankful for. This week’s prompt asked, “What season are you grateful for?” Here is my answer. My season of grief. Yes, I’m thankful for this season of walking through grief. During this season… I’ve grown closer to Jesus and come to…
Twelve Things I Am Grateful For On the 12th
Although I enjoy silence and love sitting on my porch on quiet mornings, I am grateful for some loud things. Children playing outside Football fans after a touchdown My sons’ laughter My puppies protecting me from squirrels Thousands of gallons of water going over a waterfall Thunder Airplanes taking off Taxi horns in Manhattan Marine…
Twelve Things I’m Grateful For On the 12th
I am thankful for alarms and warnings. Stop sign Flashing yellow lights Beeping smoke detector when it’s time to change the battery Alarm clock Railroad crossing gates “Sharp Curve Ahead” “Watch for Falling Rock” Check Engine Lights Fuel gage Home Alarm System Storm Warnings Biblical warning regarding future events What are you grateful for? ~~~~~~~~…
Twelve Things I’m Grateful for on the 12th
This month I am grateful for… Soft tissues Good antibiotics Walk-in clinic A listening doctor My electric blanket Netflix Savory soups Applesauce Headache medicine Soft music Praying friends My fuzzy bathrobe and slippers Can you guess I’ve been sick this week? I’m on the mend. And grateful for some down time. ~~~~~~~~ The Accident was…
Twelve Things I’m Grateful for on the 12th
Twelve things. Gratitude. I’ve chosen gratitude for many months. Years, in fact. When I first started this monthly list, I thought I might run out of things to share. But choosing gratitude, over time, has made my list grow longer! I’m constantly finding new things to be grateful for. Here is my list this morning.…
