Day 1: I am thankful for. . . .
Believe it or not, Facebook and other social networking sites and all the friends and family that have come back into my life. I did not know how much I missed you until you were back in my life.
Day 2:
I am thankful for AZO, cranberry juice, and my bed --
Day 3 - Three always reminds me of the Trinity and the sacrifices made to bring me to Him. I am thankful for the fact that God loved me so much that He sent His Son to take my place.
Day 4 - Today I am thankful for my beautiful daughters!! Thank you Lord for overriding the decision of doctors and the world and giving me not just one but two miracles.
Day 5: I am thankful for the Titus 2 women in my life
Owanna Dement
Margie Owens
Ruth Corzine
Margie Hill
Alice Chandler
Donna Thiele
Helen Mentzel
Emma Walker
Evelyn Hulsey
Eileen Hughes
and those who have gone home to their reward:
Earline Alexander
Betty Dedrick
Wynona Gibbs
Thank you God for bringing me to their paths and allowing me to walk with them for a little while.
Eileen Hughes
and those who have gone home to their reward:
Earline Alexander
Betty Dedrick
Wynona Gibbs
Thank you God for bringing me to their paths and allowing me to walk with them for a little while.
Day 6: I am thankful that all the election commercials will be over after today
Day 8: I am grateful for change in seasons. Growing up in Florida we have 2 seasons hot and cold. It wasn't until we moved to Texas that I saw the color change of Fall, the winter wonderland of a snow covered day, the rebirth of spring and somebody pray for rain summer. Yep, I love the change of seasons and the wonderfulness of God's beauty.
Day 12: I am thankful to be able to have dinner with my eldest daughter and make plans with for thanksgiving. What a wonderful evening thank you Rae and Chris
Day 13: I am grateful for my group Touch of Silver and White and am awed that they have such faith in me to allow me to direct them. I am thankful that we can laugh, cry, and pray together, not only as a body of believers, but as friends. Love you guys
Day 14: Today I am thankful for my youngest daughter. She has had a bumpy road these last couple of years but now seems to be headed in the direction God wants her to go. I am so very proud of you Catherine DeeAnne -
Day 15 - I am thankful for my baby brother and sister-in-law. They love unconditionally and never judge me. They are there for me 110% even if it mandates a drive from Florida to Texas. I cannot count the times they have been there for me, with me. They help care for our parents and smooth things over for me when I have stirred it up. BUT most of all for my BABIES - Cody and Briar!!!!! Joseph andAmanda I love you both so much. Thank you so much for all you do to make this old woman's life complete.
Day 16: I am thankful that ENF HQ IT person did not talk to me like I was stupid, nor did he treat me like I was a total idiot because I didn't know why my equipment wasn't working. Ended up that I apparently at some time fried a USB port on my new tablet of less than one month. GO ME!!!!
Day 17: For the beautiful sky tonight as hubby and I were driving back to the house. It was so pretty and peaceful. Talking about nothing and everything and enjoying the scenic route.
Day 18: I am grateful for some truly awesome friends. Yes this means you!!
Day 19: I am thankful for my parents. The sacrifices that they made and all of the teachings that they instilled in me. I am forever grateful for their support and their unconditional love.
Day 20: Today I am thankful God has provided me the home that we live in and the neighborhood that the home resides. I have the bestest Neighbors ever and we have become more than friends we are almost family. They are a blessing to me and I am so very very grateful that they are part of my life. — with Cherise Pankey McCann and Heather 'Armstrong' Avila at Sherman, TX.
Day 21: I am thankful that my babies will be home tonight. Safe travel kids -see ya soon
Day 22: Today I am thankful for the beautiful weather God gave us to enjoy. I am thankful for all that has been provided to me and for me. Thank you God for your bountiful blessings. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Day 23: Today I am thankful for all my "borrowed" sons and daughters. All those beautiful young people who tolerate my hovering and mothering and allow me to love on them and then grudgingly give them back to their real parents. I love each and every one of you and you bless this old woman's heart more than you know.
Day 24: Grateful for my fireplace and firewood. Burrr it's cold tonight
Day 25: Thankful for my little neighbors who insisted that I needed to have Christmas up. AND for all their help pulling the decorations out of the garage and all the help they gave me. Yes I know I wasn't going to do anything but the decorations are not for me, its for them. Giving joy - sharing happiness. Thank you girls for all your help and yes Taylor my yard does look better now.
Day 26: Today I am grateful for my Son-in-Law, Justin. He is patient, kind, understanding and takes the time to explain things. He laughs with us, makes us smile and boldly goes where ever his crazed Mother-in-law wants to go to eat. Son, thank you for being such a wonderful blessing in our lives. One of our happiest days was the day you fell in love with our daughter.
Day 27: grateful for humor and my smoke detector. Thanksgiving morning about 6:00 a.m. the smoke detector goes off. A friend who was staying with us comes out of the guest room only to see my eldest daughter leaning over the balcony looking down stairs. Looking up she states - Its okay Mom's cooking. okay my culinary skills lack majorly - but you got to admit I'm good for a few laughs.
Day 28: Today I am grateful the the beautiful drive I had this afternoon. It was so nice having the deckled sunlight and the leaves gently falling. It was very picturesque and very peaceful.
Day 29: Today I am grateful for my cousins. They were my first friends and my best allies. I know that I could always have them with me and stand beside me. Love you guys.
Day 30: Today I am grateful for all of my Words with Friends buddies and those who take the time to play Poke with me. You bring a smile to my face and joy to my heart.
Well that pretty much sums up November. There were good days and bad days mostly good days. But the daily reminder of what to be grateful / thankful for was a wonderful habit to develop. Look through the day, your life, you joys and highlight one blessing. Not a bad habit to form. Thanks for coming along with me.
Stel
