It's November 3, so I have a few to catch up on. I'm a little late on the trend, but it's a great way to remember all of God's blessings in my life, so I'm going to start on it a few days late.
Day One: I'm thankful for Alex Batista. There are so many reasons why, but for today I'll add a few excerpts from the book, "I Like You" by Sandol Stoddard Warburg.
You know how to be silly
That's why I like you
Boy are you ever silly
I never met anybody sillier than me till I met you
I like you because I don't know why but
Everything that happens is nicer with you
I can't remember when I didn't like you
It must have been lonesome then
I would go on choosing you
And you would go on choosing me
Over and over again
That's how it would happen every time
:)
Day Two: I'm thankful that I was able to vote Friday without fear or feeling unsafe. I'm grateful to live in a country that sees women as equal to men, and I am not kept from voicing my opinion.
Day Three: I'm thankful that I grew up with two parents who loved God and prayed for me every single day. I can remember being really little, and they thought I was asleep, and I would hear them come into my room and pray over me. I don't remember what they prayed, but it made me feel so safe, and I knew that God was taking care of me. And I know He still is.
Day 4:
I'm thankful for a new website: www.ziplist.com
I can compile a list of items based on the sale prices at the stores where I shop. I haven't used it yet, but I looked at the website, and it looks like it will be useful!
I'm also thankful that we got paid and can finally go buy some more groceries :) And while I'm at it, I'm thankful we have TWO paychecks since we are both working. Yay!
Day 5:
Today, I am thankful for the time change! I woke up at 5:52 without an alarm and actually still felt rested and ready to get up. I made time to read my Bible (which I haven't done in the morning in way too long!) and I made it to school early. Even though it gets dark out too early (sad face), I'm thankful for the extra energy in the morning!
Day 6: I am thankful for my O2 group from church. Cary and Jeannette and I meet every 2 weeks, and we have been reading through the book of John together. I am thankful that they encourage me to read and study the Bible, because they know how important it is to my faith. Also, Jeannette always has Cokes at her house, and Cary sometimes feeds us pizza, which is all very exciting :)
Day 7: I am thankful that even though I started working at a different school, I'm still allowed to wear jeans and flip flops to school!
Day 8: I'm thankful for my students. Last year was so tough, and although my students this year each come with their own set of challenges, they are really such little sweethearts. It's so nice that when I correct them, they simply say, "Ok" or "Yes Ma'am." No eye rolling or talking back (well, there was one kid who did that a lot at the beginning, but I put a stop to that pretty quickly).
They do super cute things every day. One student told me that his dad gave him $5 to buy candy at Food Lion, and he told me he bought gum and saved me a piece. I'm thankful for my sweet class :)
Day 9: Continuing from day 8... yes, my class is sweet. But today I'm also thankful for year round school,because Mrs. Batista needs a BREAK! I tracked out today, and I don't start back with my students until December 3. Yesssssssssssssssssssss.
Day 10: I'm thankful for free dessert on our anniversary. Our waiter at Ruth's Chris (best steak ever, in my opinion!) gave us a chocolate torte, which just happens to be my favorite dessert in the world, even more than ice cream (gasp). Yum!
Day 11: Today I'm thankful for 70 degree weather. Even though I LOVE cold weather, we had a super nice weekend to celebrate our first anniversary. It was a lot like the weather last year on our wedding day. Beautiful!
And even when the trees have just surrendered
To the harvest time
Forfeiting their leaves in late September
And sending us inside
Still I notice You when change begins
And I am braced for colder winds
I will offer thanks for what has been and was to come
And everything in time and under heaven
Finally falls asleep
Wrapped in blankets white, all creation
Shivers underneath
And still I notice you
When branches crack
And in my breath on frosted glass
Even now in death, You open doors for life to enter
Day 7: I am thankful that even though I started working at a different school, I'm still allowed to wear jeans and flip flops to school!
Day 8: I'm thankful for my students. Last year was so tough, and although my students this year each come with their own set of challenges, they are really such little sweethearts. It's so nice that when I correct them, they simply say, "Ok" or "Yes Ma'am." No eye rolling or talking back (well, there was one kid who did that a lot at the beginning, but I put a stop to that pretty quickly).
They do super cute things every day. One student told me that his dad gave him $5 to buy candy at Food Lion, and he told me he bought gum and saved me a piece. I'm thankful for my sweet class :)
Day 9: Continuing from day 8... yes, my class is sweet. But today I'm also thankful for year round school,because Mrs. Batista needs a BREAK! I tracked out today, and I don't start back with my students until December 3. Yesssssssssssssssssssss.
Day 10: I'm thankful for free dessert on our anniversary. Our waiter at Ruth's Chris (best steak ever, in my opinion!) gave us a chocolate torte, which just happens to be my favorite dessert in the world, even more than ice cream (gasp). Yum!
Day 11: Today I'm thankful for 70 degree weather. Even though I LOVE cold weather, we had a super nice weekend to celebrate our first anniversary. It was a lot like the weather last year on our wedding day. Beautiful!
Day 12: I'm thankful for the beauty of God's creation. Growing up, I had a TON of beauty all around me (the beach along the panhandle is one of the best beaches, in my opinion), but I took it for granted and rarely noticed... I suppose because I saw it all the time. As I've grown older, I've learned to appreciate and take in the beauty in creation that is around me. Particularly today, I see the beauty in the leaves changing colors and falling to the ground.
Death is an ugly thing to us, because we were originally created to live forever in fellowship with God. We miss our loved ones, and we see death as an unnatural thing (which is true). I am reminded today that even when death comes, the Lord is faithful, and He is able to bring about many beautiful things through death and situations that seem hopeless.
Nichole Nordeman wrote a song on one of those WOW cd's (remember those? ha!), and I've always loved these particular lyrics:
And even when the trees have just surrendered
To the harvest time
Forfeiting their leaves in late September
And sending us inside
Still I notice You when change begins
And I am braced for colder winds
I will offer thanks for what has been and was to come
And everything in time and under heaven
Finally falls asleep
Wrapped in blankets white, all creation
Shivers underneath
And still I notice you
When branches crack
And in my breath on frosted glass
Even now in death, You open doors for life to enter
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