So much to thank Him for

Monday was a bad day for me. The weather was miserable, I was tired, I had a lot to do (I HATE to unpack) and I just had myself a big old pity party. But as I've said before, the sun's coming up in the morning and man oh man God gave me a beautiful day Tuesday. I got in the mood to clean out, people started calling(Monday's blog worried some of you. I'm sorry.) I started singing some praise songs at the top of my lungs and soon the blues were gone. As soon as I got my mind off myself and put my eyes on God and all the many things I have to be thankful for, I felt the dark cloud disappear. I could almost imagine the devil high tailing it out of my neighborhood. I know I have hard days ahead, I know I need time to grieve, but I will not give place to the devil.

I got an idea over at Kelly's blog, and I'd like to take time today to mention a few of the things I am thankful for.

I am thankful for my friends and family who drove all the way to Jacksonville last week to show their love and sympathy for the loss of my dad.

I am thankful I only had to cook 4 times in the last month!!!! Yeeehaa!

I am thankful for friends who care enough to bring me M&Ms.

I am thankful for Pete's job, his boss and their understanding during the few months he's worked there.

I am thankful that my children are healthy and that I still have one nerve left for them to get on.

I am thankful I had a great dad for 40 years. I am thankful that I married a man much like him.

I am thankful that beauty comes from within.

I am thankful for my children's teachers.

I am thankful that God is using my life as a testimony to His power, His love and His grace.

I am thankful my mom has such strong faith and that we share the same best friend friend-Jesus.

I am thankful that God allows me to work with middle school kids. I can totally relate to them.

I am thankful for sunshiney days, a cozy bed, awesome in-laws, a sweet little boy, 2 talented daughters, my free country, good doctors, a big closet, a gigantic furry dog, my Bible, my Tuesday morning Bible study group, good old fashioned hymns, the beach, my church family, my mean brother, sweet tea, Aleve, old friends, new friends, and most of all...

For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life- John 3:16