Always love this day. I value being thankful. It truly does lift my spirits.
Today I am thankful for:
* my trip to Florida last week. Enjoyed the beach, the lighting show one night, the dolphins I saw with my binoculars, writing time, and dinners with my husband in the evenings.
* the prayers of others. I’m overwhelmed to know strangers, I call my new friends, pray for me.
* relationships. I’m constantly thankful for people. Especially some of my new blogging friendships. Can never have too many friends.
* TV time with my teenage son last night, laughing together.
* a quick visit with my aunt and uncle last night. Always nice to see family.
* phone call with my mom. Love it when we have time to share heart to heart.
* summertime fruits. Yum!
* puppy pics. My parents’ golden retriever had pups recently. Who doesn’t think they are adorable when they are little? Loved opening each emailed photo. So cute!
* my daughter’s excitement over a book/Bible study I bought for us to do together. She’s jumping inside knowing we will be having tea parties and manicures as part of the lessons.
* my deadline today. Almost to the mountain top with my teen girls project called The Girlfriend Codes. Praying for strength to add the final touches. Praying my agent likes it.
* my critique group. These two friends know their stuff and offer such good feedback. They give and give. Encourage and listen. I’m beyond grateful.
* peace. Still amazed at my level of inner peace. Thank you, Lord.
PS Please pray for Hannah. She’s still sick with a stomach bug. Thought she was over it, then it returned. Hate seeing my baby hurting.
Thank you, Iris, at Sting My Heart for giving us a place to share our thanks every Thursday. Appreciate your words each week.
What a wonderful list of things to be thankful for. I too love this day, it does something for my heart to focus on the things I need to be thankful for rather than all the things that seem to be going wrong…
I am praying for healing for your daughter, it is no fun to be sick, especially on a holiday with lots of good food around!
Blessings!
Great list!! I live in Florida and it has been quite a few weeks of thunderstorms. What a great time to see God’s awesomeness and power.
Have a great week!
“…the prayers of others…” me too! It really grabs me sometimes, like the spirit is there reminding me “Someone’s praying for you Sheila.” God’s got us surrounded with each other in His body! what comfort!
Great List!
I hope Hannah is better soon. My son woke up in the middle of the night having problems too.
Tiffany,
What a great list! Will pray for added strength and wisdom as you make your deadline.
Have a great TT and safe 4th of July.
Cheryl
Happy TT to you Tiffany,
Oh, what a beautiful thankful list. So many neat things God has blessed you with.
Now, I got real excited when I read “summertime fruits”, I just love them too!
I’m so blessed you are finally at the end of your book. I will start praying for God’s FAVOR to go before you as this is presented. Please keep us posted…
Lord, please touch little Hannah and heal her from this stomach virus. Comfort her as she is in pain. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Happy 4th of July Tiff♥
My heart is warmed by your sweet list of blessings…thanks for sharing. Still praying for your precious girl…and you, too!
Blessings,
Tracy
Hey, Girlfriend:
Your writing is wonderful! You’re going to make that deadline–and you can be proud of your effort!
Got your back–and I am thankful for your friendship.
Beth@TheAccidentalPharisee
Such a nice thankful list sweetie. I will be praying for Hannah.
Continuing to pray for sweet Hannah. What’s the name of the Bible study? It sounds wonderful!
Have a peace filled 4th weekend.
What a treat to read your list you shared. When I count my own blessings… I get all mooshy inside… and then to read all these others besides… just blesses my socks off!
I treated myself to a chai tea latte at Starbucks today. 😉 Reading your blog name makes me smile and want to know more about you!
Happy Independence day,
Lea
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So many wonderful things to be thankful for. I hope in the Lord your daughter gets well soon. My 10 ds had the stomach bug. He got something from the clinic for stomach cramps (I dont know what they gave him)that stopped the nausea and he was able to take fluids and a BRAT diet. Then he was over it the next day.
Have a wonderful July 4th weekend!
Blessings in Christ-
Hey friend,
I am sorry to hear that Hannah is still sick. Hope you had a good 4th of July.
I have been at my parent’s house. We are headed home this evening.
Pray for my Hannah…she’s struggling to know what step to take next. She’s is not sure whether she is supposed to stay here or return to England….Pray for God’s Words to come to her….
Thanks,
Hugs,
Julie
PS. I wanna know the name of that Bible Study you bought for you and Hannah. What age girls???
I’m so glad you’re to the finish line on one of your projects. Praying you will finish well.
The bible study sounds really fun too!
I am so thrilled to read that you had a fabulous trip with your beloved to Florida 🙂 It is always good to get away and spend time with our husbands…
Sorry to read that your Hannah had the stomach bug…
Cool that you and your son had some special time together and you have picked a Bible study for you and your girl.
Thank you so much for sharing your grateful heart with us.
Blessings to you and your precious family.
I came across your blog from “5 Minutes for Mom” and I adore your blog site 🙂 I will keep Hannah in my prayers and I hope she will feel better soon! I adore your “Thankful Thursday” idea, I definitely need to input that into my weekly Thursdays. Thank you!
Tiffany, I got here via Susan at Forever His, and I’m glad I did. Anybody who loves tea as much or more than I do is an instant friend of mine:). I’m looking forward to looking around your blog more. I do a post every Tuesday called TO THE TUNE OF TEA TUESDAYS. Maybe you’d like to go over and look one day. I’m obviously not half the gifted writer you are, but you might find something interesting there. I’d like to try out Thankful Thursdays. I’ve seen it on others’ blogs before and have never joined in. There is always something to be thankful for. Hope your daughter gets to feeling better soon. Have a great day!
Hannah is better now.
Thank you all for praying for my girl.