Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for:

My home that has running water, heat or air condition, electricity, garage with door opener so I can pull into it at night and not be scared, Joey who can't wait to return here after a long week of work and for the LOVE in our home.

My job and the friends that I have made there.

Heart Friends who pray, encourage me and laugh with me.

Dixie our winnie dog who keeps me company.

Surprise presents that students give...Hugs, smiles, pats and laughter!

Thankful for God who sent his son to earth to overcome the world to give us hope and forgiveness and eternal life. "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." Thank-you Jesus!!!

What are you thankful for?
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Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for:

Joey ...He works so hard to provide for our family.

The sounds of laughter with my students as we put up the Christmas tree in our classroom.

Seeing their smiles ...oh the fun they had with the tinsel...They even try to decorate me with it!

The joy of holding my new great neice...she is so precious!!

The smell of Johnson's Baby Lotion...I love that smell ...it always brings back such wonderful memories of when Andrea was a baby.

Watching my two neices in their Christmas play on Sunday night. They were magnificent!!

Rocky Road Ice Cream....YUM YUM!!!!

Blog friends who encourage me with comments and prayers!

Friends who call, send e-mails, encourage me and keeps my family in their prayers!

Answered prayers.

That I can call on Jesus any time, any place, any where and HE will always listen!

For my BIBLE...

What are you thankful for?

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19 Years ago today!!!

I can't believe it has been 19 years!! This day 19 years ago was one of the most important days of my life!! On this day my beautiful daughter Andrea was brought into this world. I can remember everything about this day...
So much has happened in the last year and half ...but it doesn't stop the love that a parent feels for their child. A love that will last a lifetime and after forever.
For Our Daughter...
"A daughter is your heart's delight----it starts when she's a tiny thing
Who charms you with her every smile and sweetly makes your spirit sing.
Then as she grows, your love grows, too.
she seems to weave a magic spell That fills your world with tenderness and wonder, more than words can tell.
One day, you turn around to find a lovely woman, fully grown. She's graceful, strong, and confident, with talents of her very own.
You smile and thank the stars above for all she is and all she's done and celebrate the depth of love a daughter brings to everyone." J. Hund
You're a special gift to the lives of so many people...especially ours!!
What a lovely and amazing young woman you've turned out to be.
Daughter of my heart.
Joy of my life.
Sunshine of my world!!

Happy 19th Birthday Andrea!!
We love you more!!!

I have so much to be thankful for today.
Thankful for a healthy daughter.
Thankful for all the joy she has brought into my life.
Thankful for her physical and mental health.
Thankful for her smile and how it lights up her eyes.
Thankful for all the memories that I have stored in my heart.
Thankful for all answered prayers.
Thankful for Andrea the miracle that God brought into my life!

Thankful Thursday

I am Thankful for:

God answering my prayers

Joey having work

The rain we received yesterday

Cooler weather

God supplies my needs

No school on Monday the 13th because its Columbus Day!

What are you thankful for? Visit Iris at Grace Alone for more thanks.

Thankful Thursday

Today I am Thankful for :

Peace

Joey

Co-worker/friend Kerri whose husband brought us Shrimp Broil for lunch today and the yummy German Chocolate cake her mom made.

My job

The beautiful red bird that was outside my window this morning singing a song.

For the things that God is doing in my life and for the things that HE is going to do.

The nice cooler weather we are having...

My beautiful daughter Andrea

What are you thankful for? For more Thankful Thursday visit Iris at Grace Alone...

Thankful Thursday!

Today I am Thankful for:

Answered Prayers

Spending time with my Mom.

My Mom going to church with me tonight.

Friends that have encouraged and prayed for me through this new season of my life..this includes blog friends.

Sunny days and nice breezes

Pomegrantes ....they are now in season ...I love them!

The ladies in my Monday night bible study.

Joey...he works so hard to provide for our family.

My job at school. I am working in a different department...there are days that are very difficult...God has a reason for opening this door ... I am so thankful and honored that HE would allow me to be touched by these special young people who are working their way into my heart.

Andrea....who will always be my Sunshine!

Icy Hot. I know this sounds weird. But, I am thankful for this product and how it works on my leg. I pulled something in the bottom of my calf and Icy Hot made it feel so much better. I will tell you about this in incident in a future post.

Jesus Christ who is always with me and who carries me most of the time lately. I can't imagine my life without HIM.

For more Thankful Thursday visit Iris at Sting my Heart.I am so glad to be back...I have really missed being apart of Thankful Thursday.

I just saw that Iris posted on "Change" I sat with my mouth opened for a moment. Look at my previous post and you will understand. God knows what we need just when we need it. I am thankful that HE is using people in my life to help me deal and accept all the changes that are happening in my life. I am pressing forward and trying to embrace this new phase in my life...with God's as my guide I am confident that I will be going through this season as a CHAMPION!
I too am thankful for His faithfullness and love for me.
Thanks to Iris for allowing God to use her blog to encourage and help others.
God Bless You!

Thankful Thursday

Today I am Thankful for:

Andrea

Joey

Cell Phones

Friends (including Blog friends)

Books

Chocolate

The Truth of God's Word

Prayer Warriors

Encouraging Words

Music (especially praise music)

Watermelon

Loren who fixed my computer

Not being scared to come in the house by myself at night

Alarm system on house that makes me feel safe

The peace that I have in my Savior...HE reminds me that I am never alone

For more thanks visit Iris at Sting My Heart.

Thankful Thursday!

Today I am Thankful for:FamilyFriendsSpending time with AndreaForgivinessA Heavenly Father that loves me just as I am Cell Phones My Mom who came to visit for a few daysWatermelon

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Thankful Thursday!

Today I am Thankful for:

Long soaks in the bathtub.

Laughter....Andrea had friends over last night and it was good to hear all the girls laughing and having fun...most of them will be leaving for college soon.

Radio that is playing in my kitchen

Books...I have read some really good ones this summer.

Dentist...especially Dr. Dreamy aka Dr. Thomas who performed a root canal for me on Monday.

Happy Gas...that the dentist gave me to calm me down. I hate to admit ...I am terrified of the denitst!

The dental assistant ...She was AWESOME..she could sense when I would get upset and calm me down.

Andrea

Joey ...he works so hard for our family.

Kids Kamp last week 16 children ask Jesus into their hearts!

All the volunteers who helped with Kids Kamp.

Friends who encourage me and pray with me. This includes Blog friends!!

Prayer Warriors

Answered Prayers

Butter Pecan Ice cream! Yum Yum!!!

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Thankful Thursday!

Today I am thankful for:

That I can cast my cares to my Savior.

Spending time with Aunts and Uncles from out of state that came to visit my Mom.

My sister who had a fish fry with the fish that she caught while on vacation on the West Coast.

Butterfinger cake....yum yum

My Aunt Sadie that lives in Florida staying a week to spend time with my Mom.

My Mom who always takes the time to talk to me.

Friends

My husband who tries to be understanding....while he is lost on dirt roads in Nebraska.

Answered prayers.

That in the midst of a storm ...God gives me peace.

All the volunteers who are helping with Kids Kamp this weekend.

We have 80+ children registerd for Kids Kamp.

The Children's Team that I am a part of who plans the Kids Kamp each year. This is a LOT of work and I am so thankful that our team works great together.

My neice Bralynn who has a birthday this weekend.

My neice Ashlynn who is getting to spend the weekend with me at Kids Kamp.

Andrea (my daughter) is going to work with Day Kampers this weekend.

Everyday with you Lord ...is sweeter than the day before. This is a song the choir has sang I think 2 times...But, this week I have been singing this as I get up. I am thankful for the choir and the director who bless my heart with praises each Sunday.

I am thankful that I have a friend in Jesus...I can talk to HIM anytime, anywhere and HE will always be there to listen. When I call on Jesus I don't get an answer machine or voice mail. HE is with me....therefore I am never alone.

For more thanks visit Iris at Sting My Heart

Thankful Thursday!

Today I am thankful for:

Answered Prayers

My husband that works so hard to provide for our family.

Friends

Sunshine and the breeze across my face.

My Heavenly Father who never gives up on me.

Family

Unexpected phone calls from friends who you haven't talked to in a long time.

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Thankful Thursday!

Today I am thankful for:

Heart Friends

My brother-in-law (Tony) and his son (Todd) for coming yesterday and cutting our field and weed eating. It took them almost 6 hours.

My father-in-law who will be returning the industrial lawn moore to the rental place.

Women's team at my church for planning for us to attend "Deeper Still" this weekend in Atlanta, GA

For the V8 moment from God in an area I need to work on.

Husband who works so hard to provide for our family.

Andrea (daughter) even tho she is driving me NUTS right now. I am thankful that God gave her to us.

Books

Encouraging words from bloggy friends.

The sounds of summer.

What are you thankful for?
For more Thankful Thursday visit Iris at Sting my Heart.

Thankful Thursday!

Today I am thankful for:

My Heavenly Father

Friends

My daughter Andrea for her safe travel to and from Orientation at University of Alabama.

Cell phones to make communication so much easier.

Singing... I attended choir practice after church last night.

The smell of fresh cut grass.

Summer time

Blogging friends

Iris the host of Thankful Thursday.

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Thankful Thursday!

This week has been very busy and I have so much to be thankful...

Thankful that my heavenly father loves me as I am and is always with me.

Thankful for time spent with my Mom this weekend.

Thankful for my family.

Thankful for the chrystal lite things you put in your water to give it flavor.

Thankful for Lorie who had a drawing from 31 days of praying for your husband. I won the Chocolate Covered macadamia Nusts from Hawaii to give to Joey and he shared with me. They were delicious!!

Thankful for great books to read this summer.

Thankful for being able to sleep in (even tho VBS is this week I am still able to sleep in longer than if I was working at school).

Thankful that Andrea has made her college decision and will only be about an hour away. She will be attending University of Alabama! ROLL TIDE!!

Thankful that Andrea is already connecting with her 3 knew roommates....none are from Alabama...this will be a great experience for her.

Thankful that Andrea is spending her mornings this week helping with VBS!

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Thankful Thursday!

I have so much to be THANKFUL for and, I always seem to leave some things out or when I read over different blogs list of thanks, I realize.. I too am thankful for some of the same things but, I failed to list it. So, I am sure I am leaving a lot off my list for today...but this is what is on the brain for now.

Today I am THANKFUL for:

The ladies at the tag division who are so nice and smile at me even tho they are probably thinking "would this crazy blonde who forgot to brush her hair quit asking questions and move on". I had to go get Joey a tag 1st thing this morning.

No lines at McDonald's this morning when I soooo needed a diet coke.

The beautiful sunshine and birds singing.

Stanley Steamer who is coming to clean my carpet today.

Neices....my neice Amy who has helped me get my house back in order to put it up for sale. And her precious daughters: Ashlynn and Bralynn who love to come to my house and swim and spend time with me.

My friend Tracy who made us a Butterfinger cake. it was a combo for my birthday and her family came over to swim and grill out on Sunday evening.

Joey who works so hard to provide for our family.

My daughter Andrea....who just returned from her Senior trip at the beach (without me). We missed her so much....but, so glad to have her back home safe and all tanned.

Friends and church family.

Prayer warriors who pray for us daily.

My Saviour who on a daily basis is tweaking me into the person HE wants me to be.

Floats, sunscreen and the radio.

Summer is here and school is out....this means fun by the pool, friends and of course good FOOD!

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Thankful Thursday!

Today my heart seems heavy, but I want to share the things that I am Thankful for:

Friends who pray and listen to me.

God is always with me.

I can pray anywhere at anytime.

When I am weak HE is strong.

6 Days left of school then I will be off for the SUMMER!

I am going to be off tomorrow. Senior Honors Day (Andrea gets her cords and honors)!

Summer, Summer, Summer!!

My husband bought groceries this week, so I didn't have the chore! Thanks Joey!!

My swimming pool is ready to enjoy!

Birds...I know this may seem strange, but God has blessed my home with the most pretty red and blue birds. When I see them I thank HIM for sending me a delight!

So, what are you Thankful for?
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Thankful Thursday!

Today I am Thankful for:

My MOM!

God's protection over Joey while he travels!

Joey who works so hard to provide for us!

Prayer Warriors!

Being a MOM!

Mother's Day!

Fast Food!

The power of prayer!

My church family!

God' Love!

Forgiveness!

Blog friends!

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Thankful Thursday!

Today I am Thankful for:
* The beautiful weather we have today!

* God answers prayers!

* Friends!

* Chocolate!!!

* Friends who share chocolate!!

* My family is healthy!

* My Bible!

* Joey who works hard for our family!!

* Joey who after 22 years still likes to hear my voice!

* Laughter!!

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Thankful Thursday!

Today I am giving thanks:
* That the Anchor holds in spite of the storm!
(see post on The Anchor Holds)

* For prayer warriors and the power of prayer!

* For God answering the prayer for Joey's work!

* For friends!

* For family!

* For the beautiful flowers!

* For ballgames to go and watch my neices play!

* For the time spent with Ashlynn this past weekend.
Even if she beat me bowling!

* For my husband who works so hard for our family!

* For my MOM....her strength amazes me!

* For weather days.....we are out of school tomorrow! Yeah!!!

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Thankful Thursday!

I am thankful for Prayer Warriors. People you can call on at a moments notice and ask for prayer and you know they are praying.

I am thankful for my family.

I am thankful for my husband.

I am thankful for my neices especially... Ashlynn who always is so glad to see me and wants to come to visit me....even wants Joey and I to make a bedroom just for her. We are working on doing just...but, she will have to share with her sister Bralynn.

I am thankful for my Heart Friends.

I am thankful for my MOM who still prays for me.