Thankful Thursday

Wow! It’s been awhile since I did this. I have no excuse really, or even a reason why I haven’t. What I do know is that I was led to post today. Actually all week I’ve had thoughts of “hey, that would be a great TT post.”

So here I am. Thursday morning. Reflecting on what I am thankful for.

…for my daughter and her showings of responsibility with her new glasses. They are always on her face or in her case. She takes care of them. She knows they are important. I’m also thankful that we got them. While she never told us that she was having trouble seeing, we’ve noticed that she now sits on the couch voluntarily to watch tv. While it’s nothing huge, it’s stopped me from having to say “get back from the tv” 5 gazillion times a day.

…for Matthew and the leadership roles that he’s been taking on. While he didn’t make the ballot for the SCA, he did make the “C” Team which is a group of 5th grade students, selected by the teachers to aid with the Character Counts program at school. While I don’t enjoy driving him to school every morning (because the busses get there at the same time) I am impressed with his ability to rationalize that the buses could be delayed and he needs that whole 30 minutes to hang his bricks up… and he continues to take the responsibility even though he’s not received any help from his counterparts.

…for my church and my church family. Just when I think I can’t go on anymore or when I get discouraged, they are right there without me having to say a word. The encouragement that I get from them is amazing and I am grateful.

…for Fields of Faith. Last night I took the teens and what an amazing time. I was in awe of seeing all those high school and middle school kids face down on the football field. (It was estimated to be about 1,500 people. It’s a joy to see anyone worship, but I think with me, I’m so used to seeing the adults that when there are kids en masse it’s amazing. I can’t wait for Set Apart in December.

…for the teens at the church who have allowed me to work with them and be their friend. I don’t think they realize how much I am like them but I enjoy working with them and pray that they know that they can always come to me if they ever need anything.

…for the members of the Virtual Assistant Revolution for the encouragement and faith they put in me in regards to my abilities. Many of you probably don’t know that I run several online websites, this being one of them. No matter what happens in my life, or how many setbacks I have, they cheer me on and continue to lift me up. I wish I had as much confidence in me as they did. And I’m thankful for those that are excited about my new 16 week eBook program. I expected 3 or 4 participants and there are 15 registered! While it’s not a money making gig for me, it is a way for me to give back some of my knowledge in this area!

…for Thanksgiving plans… I have no family here. And while I know that I will get offers at the last minute to join someone else’s family for T-day dinner, I always get bummed this time of year. Yes, I know that Matthew, Samara, and I are a family, but thanksgiving and Christmas are big deals for me. I hate when it feels like just another day. But this year, we’re already making plans for the orphans to get together for food and fellowship. (And in case you’re wondering how I manage on T-day not being able to cook, I can tell you this… the best meals I’ve ever made have been the holiday ones. I amaze them every single year.) And now, I’ll just worry about Christmas. Sad as it sounds, I’ve never not had someone on Christmas. Well, there was a few years, but we were living at home with Mom and Dad and so there were presents under the tree for me Christmas morning. I’ve never lived on my own and not had someone. And I’m kinda bummed about it, but I know that this Christmas will probably be the last one that Samara believes and I’m going to make the most of it. And I know, in my heart of hearts, that everything is going to work out and I’m not going to feel alone on Christmas… even if my kids do go to their Dad’s in the afternoon… (actually, that’s not really a bad thing as I can sit here and play with all their new gadgets)

…for answered prayers. I have a friend in Texas. We met online over 10 years ago. We met on AOL and he IM’d me because we shared a birthday. We met in person about 10 years ago and over time, lost touch. About 4 months ago, he found me on MySpace and I immediately told him about my life change, becoming a Christian and that I wasn’t the same person I was 10 years ago. He started asking me about God and I’ve been witnessing to him ever since. And praying for him. Sunday he accepted Christ. YAY!!! And not that I’m keeping track but I am tickled because this is my first known accomplishment on the orders of the Great Commission.

Whew.. long list… and I probably could go on and on but I’ll stop for now.

Have a blessed day!

Until next time…

Heather