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Thankfulness Day 22- Fall

Friday, November 22nd, 2013

fall01Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn. Elizabeth Lawrence

Today I am thankful for the season of Fall. I love the fall season. Georgia is just so beautiful in the fall. I don’t remember enjoying fall so much when I lived in Florida. (more…)

Thankfulness Day 21- God’s Word

Thursday, November 21st, 2013

bible“We must allow the Word of God to confront us, to disturb our security, to undermine our complacency and to overthrow our patterns of thought and behavior.” ― John R.W. Stott

Today I am thankful for God’s Word. I want to grow closer and closer to my heavenly father and one way to do that is by reading and soaking up his words. (more…)

Thankfulness Day 20- My Gym and Trainers

Wednesday, November 20th, 2013

gymThose who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.  ~Edward Stanley

Today I am thankful for my GYM and trainers. Sometimes I find it hard to keep up my routines, but when I stay on track I feel so much better physically and emotionally. (more…)

Thankfulness Day 19- My Sisters (by marriage)

Tuesday, November 19th, 2013

women_color_4In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips.  ~Author Unknown

I grew up with a house full of sisters. Then I married David and he grew up with four brothers and a sister. When David and I married Katie was added to my list of sisters. (more…)

Thankfulness Day 18- My Brothers (by marriage)

Monday, November 18th, 2013

paper-chain-in-the-dark-1215912-mSometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.  ~Marc Brown

Today I am thankful for my brothers- those that I have gained by marriage. I never had brothers growing up. (more…)

Thankfulness Day 17- My In-Laws

Sunday, November 17th, 2013

diane&aubreyTo us, family means putting your arms around each other and being there.  ~Barbara Bush

Today I am thankful for my in-laws. Most people tend to talk bad about their in-laws and complain that they are always “butting in.” I can honestly say that my in-laws do not act this way. (more…)

Thankfulness Day 16- My Parents

Saturday, November 16th, 2013

momdadThe quickest way for a parent to get a child’s attention is to sit down and look comfortable.  ~Lane Olinghouse

Today I am thankful for my parents. I am thankful for changes in our relationship that have allowed us to grow as a family. (more…)

Thankfulness Day 15- My Job

Friday, November 15th, 2013

timeWhen people go to work, they shouldn’t have to leave their hearts at home.  ~Betty Bender

Today I am thankful for my job. Many people work at jobs that they do not like and feel like that have no other choice. (more…)

Thankfulness Day 14- Giver

Thursday, November 14th, 2013

givingWe have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith;  if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach;  if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully- Romans (12:6-8). (more…)

Thankfulness Day 13- The Small Things

Wednesday, November 13th, 2013

happy-clouds-1063580-mLife is amazingly good when it’s simple and amazingly simple when it’s good. ~Terri Guillemets

Today I am thankful for all the small things in life that make me smile. So many little things make me feel happy and blessed. (more…)