It’s time for Thankful Thursday! I know it helps me overcome the weekly weight of the things that bring me down to focus on the things that make me thankful. It doesn’t mean I don’t feel aggravated, sad, mad, impatient and all the other things that raise my blood pressure or make me cry, but it is an intentional effort to name the blessings. It’s a reminder that even when it’s bad, there’s good to be found. Even when it’s dark, there’s light shining. I challenge you to do the same, even if it’s just one thing. Be sure to leave a comment with your EGR’s and your blessings. It serves as a way we can pray for each other too. Bonus!
Extra Grace Required’s for this week:
- Discussions with people I really, really disagree with
- Medical billing personnel
- My children’s bedrooms (it is SO bad)
- My scale and the reality it shouts at me
I’m Thankful for:
- Anonymous friend who sent a beautiful pink bouquet to lift my spirits. I don’t know who you are, but you brightened my day and reassured me that someone still thinks about me and cares that I still struggle.
- The guy at the grocery store who patiently educated me on all of the seafood in the case (see EGR re: my scale)
- A son who is still excited to see me in his classroom. I know this time is limited, so I’m beyond grateful for these moments. Hugs in public, giant beaming smiles when he sees me at school and zero embarrassment when he proudly hands me his handmade, GIANT valentine in front of all his friends.
- Sarcasm and quick wit. People who handle adversity with humor make me so happy. I appreciate their important gift so much!
- Warmer temps. It’s supposed to be in the 60’s this weekend! Happy, happy, joy, joy!
Now take a minute and think about your list. Tell me what’s keeping you down and share your thankful list. I feel like I’m talking to the wall unless you play along. Help me out?
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Extra grace,
Jodi
1. Frustration
2. Disappointment
3. Fear
4. Sadness
• I am grateful for those who do not forget the needs of others.
• When others bring joy to friends and family, even anonymously.
• Those who unselfishly pray for the needs of others.
Extra Grace required:
The government taking away funding for our neighbors in need in various programs across the United States.
Thankful:
For this site
For friends who make me laugh
Being the executive director at a food pantry where I can help put a band-aid on hunger.
EGR: drier roads so I don’t get stuck in the mud, it will happen, we just need time, warm temps and sunshine
Blessings:
Thankful for your friendship Jodi!
I am thankful for warmer temps and sunshine
Thankful for wonderful friends that treated us to lunch today
Thankful that finally we can have our Christmas with the Fargo kids, my sister and possibly daughter this weekend, roads are good and stable temps, yeh! I am so excited to see the kids and grand kids.
Taxes are at the accountant, closer to being done
Since taxes are nearly done maybe I can get back to my sewing machine
Thankful I can read in the pickup while watching gates and feeding cattle
My blessings are many and so thankful each day.