Thankful Thursday

I am in a "challenging" season of my life right now and, at times, feel very lost. Even in the midst of these trials, I am blessed!

1. I am thankful for God's mercy. I am nowhere near perfect (is anyone on this earth?) and thank God for His mercy every day.

2. I am thankful for forgiveness. I make decisions every day that affect my life and not all of them are good decisions, but God is merciful and loving and His forgiveness is a huge blessing!

3. I am thankful for my children. Elizabeth and Michael have helped me so much and I can't imagine where I would be without them - especially at this point in my life. Chance is awesome! He has a heart of gold and I wouldn't trade him for anything! I'm thankful that I had the time I did with my other children. They blessed my life tremendously.

4. I am thankful for my husband and his understanding. He is a good man and the trials we are experiencing now have not changed that about him. He is kind and caring and I'm thankful that he is in my life even in our changing roles.

5. I am thankful that I have a home. I can't imagine being "down and out" with nowhere to turn. God has truly blessed me!

6. I am thankful for friends. I am blessed to have friends that I can trust and that I know care about me enough to share their opinions - good and bad - when I need them.

7. I am thankful for healing. God touches my heart and I am learning more and more how to trust Him more and lean on Him for all things.

8. I am thankful for cooler weather. Fall is my favorite season of the year and that's what it feels like right now here in middle Oklahoma.

9. I am thankful for my granddaughter, Addy. I can always count on her and her unconditional love and kindness. I'm proud of the little girl she is and proud of her parents for the job they are doing in raising her.

10. I am thankful that I was able to make decisions to remove myself from a very difficult life situation in which I was unaccepted and made to feel like less of a person.

11. I am thankful for some very important people in my life who, throughout this year, have helped me to learn many things about myself that I never understood before. They have helped - and continue to help me learn positive life skills.

12. I am thankful for "bloggie" friends who visit and give me encouragement. It means a great deal to me to find truly caring friends through this venue. I am thankful to be able to share in their lives, as well.

13. Most of all, I am thankful for life! Not only the life I have here, but the life that God has promised for eternity. Life here is not always easy, not always pleasant, but the hope of a life with Him is a goal I strive for each day!

What are you thankful for today? Go here to share your "thankfulness" list!

In His Love and Blessings
annb