Thankfulness

Good morning, world. :)

      I have been out of town for a few days visiting my son. It was wonderful to get to put my arms around him and squeeze his neck. I had had reason to be worried about him. He has been through a lot recently. I am so thankful for my Christian friend who suggested I come to town to see her so that I could see him. ;) She put me up and fed me. She encouraged me in my walk with God and as a mom and a wife. And she and I got to spend time together while my son was at work. I am thankful that he has a new job. I am thankful that he has a lead on another possible new job that would pay better, be more secure and give him benefits. I am thankful that my youngest and I took that trip together and had such a large amount of mommy/daughter talk time in the car. I'm thankful that she had a lot of fun with a friend of hers while we were in Indiana. I am thankful that my husband got a lot of helpful stuff done at home for us while I was away! I could go on and on.

      I highly recommend that everyone should find an outlet such as a journal, a blog, a facebook gratitude group... something where you express your gratitude and/or count your blessings and do so regularly! I have been in a facebook group that is for this purpose. And I just realized that I had dropped off the radar there and should return. It really does make a huge difference to your state of mind. Everyday, even when you are feeling down make yourself think of three things that you are thankful for. Everyday pray your thanks to God. Everyday, write it out with a pen or pencil or type it into a site. Have any of you ever read The Ultimate Gift? It is a fast and easy read but so uplifting. And it will encourage you to try this idea!

      I am also thankful that I have a lot to do! I need to get up from the computer and start our raw nuts soaking. I need to start some oxtail stew in my crockpot and set it out on the deck. I need to pick up the house a bit as I should do every morning. I need to pack some food. I need to get my girls in the car and take them with me to the chiropractors office so that I can take them to the zoo afterwards where we will meet up with Christians and pass some time. Thank-you, God!