After a long, hard week with many, many challenges, I am choosing today to focus on things I am thankful for, today. So here goes….
1. The companionship of my adorable, little black pug, Dekker Black.
2. A good book to read.
3. Sunshine and lost of light.
4. A burst of energy for a couple of hours that enabled me to get my apartment clean.
5. Hot days which mean lying out by the pool, thus, something new to do!
6. Beach towels that cover my bed and keep Dekker’s hair out of my linens.
7. A good, hot cup of British Tea – PG Tips – of course!
8. Blogging 4 books – so I have even more books to read. Aiming to cover two walls in my apartment, from ceiling to floor, with nothing but books. How glorious that will be!
9. A good friend who sent me her copy of Ted Dekkers’ newest book.
10. The smell of ‘clean’ – love that.
11. Tiger Balm – that helps me get rid of my headaches and soothes my sore and painful muscles – especially the rub formula.
12. Heating pad - heat for a sore and achy back.
13. Neck roll – which is heat-able – love, love, love that!
14. Netflix – for providing me with hours of entertainment, laughter, and reflection.
15. Photographs – I have tons of photos all around me. My favorites are of Rachael and Alyssa.
16. My deck – I sit above it all on my deck and watch the world busily go about its business.
17. Count down to my daughter’s wedding – 98 days!.
18. Internet – for the ability to stay in touch, to touch others, and to be touched.
19. Quote – I have one quote that is ‘front and center’ on my TV armoire so I see it every moment of every day. “PERSEVERANCE: The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming!”
20. Central air and floor fans – pushing 90 here is Tulsa and that’s a little warm!
21. My dad’s clean bill of heath!
What are you thankful for today?
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I am thankful I found Jesus because without Him I would have nothing to be thankful for.
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Kimberly – Good one! I totally agree.
I too thankful I have Jesus and for many other things and your e-mail. I look forward to reading every day.
Jerry –
BTW – How did you find my blog?
Hi Dom!
Thanks so much for stopping by my blog to say hi. It means so much to me. I love your list, but of course, there’s something WRONG with it…PG Tips? I am a Twinnings girl all the way, and not the American Twinnings tea, but the English Twinnings. We should sit together and have a good cuppa. I visited London after I graduated college and got stuck on good English tea. It makes Lipton taste like dust in comparison.
But seriously, thanks for the list. It’s a good reminder that I need to make my own. Maybe I’ll post it later this week. Hugs and lots of love!
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April – I so love it when I see your picture here! Hey, I’m okay with Twinnings – the British version of course! We can do a cup of tea together! LOL! I so agree about the comparison between American/British tea. I think people think I’m snobby sometimes because I do British Tea only but, for me, they are hands down the best at tea!
I’ve missed you! I will be looking out for your list! Hugs!
Dominique,
It’s good to remember the things we have to be thankful for in the midst of so many things not to be thankful for … the Bible tells us to be thankful in all things.
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Lillie – Yes it is. I often find I need to remind myself of all the things I have to be thankful for. I have so much more than so many people in this world today.
this minute I’m thankful I was able to come here. On many attempts
navigation to your site was cancelled? Maybe the lines were busy maybe my computer is getting sick.
Yes, the only way to emotionally survive chronic illness and homeboundness and loneliness is to count our blessings count them
one by one count your Blessings see what God has done — remember
that song?
Patricia – I do remember that song! Wow! That’s a trip down memory lane! LOL I’m glad you come here as well!
It felt so good to read your grateful list today! I started off reading about the UK CFS negative movement and just couldn’t go there today, scrolled down and found your list–aaaaaaa–what a lovely read. Your Dekker is one loved critter and I imagine he gives it all right back to ya.
Today I am grateful that I was able to clean our little powder room (half bath) with my grandbaby in her bouncy seat watching me. Grateful for my hubby who drove me and helped me talk to the bakery and order my daughter a pretty graduation cake. Grateful to be online today. Its been a good day!
.-= Kerry´s last blog ..Out of Orbit =-.
Kerry – I’m glad to see you back! And I’m glad you are okay! How is the bathroom thing going?