On this particularly uneventful Thursday, I feel compelled to write a “Blessings List.” You know – a list of things I’m thankful for. In the midst of homeschooling a 5 year old, catering to a budding movie star (that’d be Clara) and trying to keep my computer geek feeling on top of the world, life can get…frazzled. I can get frazzled. When this happens I try to redirect my stinkin’ thoughts and focus on the GOOD because, inevitably, (and thank you God for this) there will ALWAYS be something good to be found.
It’s called “Intentional Thinking” and it’s something I always need more of in my life.
Today I’m thankful for…..
1) grace
2) being blessed with children
3) Travis
4) all four seasons (but especially Fall)
5) this house
6) a best friend (who just happens to be my sister)
7) Blend
8) black coffee
9) hydrangeas
10) the Sunset Restaurant and our Saturday morning breakfast affair
11) quirky, smart people
12) the ability to stay home with my littles
13) this blog
14) central air conditioning
15) family dinners
16) this small town
17) stroller walks
18) walks all by myself
19) my parents
20) salvation
21) Sour Patch Kids
22) the ability to MOVE/JUMP/DANCE
23) curly hair
24) lavender scented sheets
25) breakfast for dinner
26) debt-free living
27) Clara’s freckles
28) willing mentors
29) laughter during sex
30) lists
31) all the things
Yep. I’m thankful for all the things. Even the not-so-great ones, like this 11-week morning sickness stretch. Because, ultimately, the hard times make me rely more on my Father. And there’s never any bad in that.
Happy Thursday! (P.S. I’m thankful for you guys too! Thanks for hanging in there for the 2+ years that I’ve been journaling!)
QUESTION: Name one thing you’re thankful for today! How can we live more graciously??
splendid…lindsay
I’m grateful that I know you! :)
This list absolutely warms my heart! I’m trying to focus on the positives in my life too! I even started a 30 Days of Thanks challenge this month and I’d love for you to join in! :)
Saying a prayer for your morning sickness right now, friend! <3
SO thankful for YOU and yes, for BLEND and for all of the wonderful ladies it has brought into my life. Some of my closest friends I have made the last two years at Blend. :)
Love your attitude!
Today I am thankful for the ability to take rest days (yesterday!) when I need them, and the feeling of being SO excited for my workout the next day.
I think it’s really important to recognize and be grateful for the people around us, and to let THEM know how much they bless us. It’s easy to forget, but I’m working on it!
I am thankful for SO many things right now. I am thankful for all of the prayers and petitions that God has answered lately. Just too many to share in your comments.
Really enjoying all of your posts lately. :)
Being intentional is something that I’m really working on. Thank you for the reminder! And I’m also thankful for opportunities and open doors :)
I love this post so much! I try to remember to be grateful for the little things, as well as the big things. I am SO excited to hear where Blend is going to be this year, I want to go so badly!!!!
I’m thankful for 5 healthy, and full of life, grandchildren: Benjamin @ 4+, CeCe @ 4, LeaV @ 2, Zachry @ 4 mo, Nathaniel @ almost 3 mo., and baby girl Case who is growing and is 34 weeks gestation!
I’m thankful for my family who gives me this joy and nachas (Yiddish for joy or blessings,pride especially from ones children, grandchildren).
Beautiful. This is the attitude I want to live with every single second!
Today I’m thankful that Meeker made it back to us from his hunting extravaganza in South Dakota. So, so glad he’s home and that he’s mine.
Love it. I am there with you, something I need to do more often is think of all the things big and small in this world that i give thanks for.
Thank you for the reminder :)
Today I am thankful for my little girl. She is so passionate and fierce yet snuggly and loving. Watching her grow into her own person is so amazing.
I try my hardest to live a life of gratitude – it makes every day so much more fulfilling. I’m so thankful for my LIFE…there is SO MUCH GOOD in it. Today, amongst many things, I’m thankful for the ability to work from home whenever I want. My pajama pants, hoodie, and messy hair are just necessary today :)
I keep a ‘gratitude journal’ and I write in it each day – it’s so uplifting to write down blessings in our lives!
Today I’m grateful for a husband who makes me laugh :)