Thankful Thursday

Though I have skipped Thursdays in the past because time was not of the essence, today I am thankful that although, I am down for the count with a major infection in my ears and sinuses and a touch of bronchitis to boot, it gives me some quiet time to reflect and be thankful.

We are thankful that Emily's friend, Amanda is home from the hospital and doing well. We are thinking of their family as they deal with the daily occurances of cystic fibrosis. Their courage and faith are awe-inspiring and our family is blessed by their spirit and friendship. We are praying that the PIC line can be removed by 11/14, so that Amanda can return to school and her friends:)




I am thankful for a sense of humor, we'd never get through the day without it!



I am thankful for my niece and her recent confirmation. Whenever a child grows in their faith, my heart is extra happy!

I am thankful for my mother, always there, always listening, always steadfast, she is a rock and a friend, how blessed that makes us.

I am thankful for my husband, who thought about teamwork this week and surprised me by doing the little things that were never even asked of him, it makes a big difference, honey. (I do think my looking sick and pitiful helped:)

I am thankful to Karen and Kate and our Thursday chats - I look forward to our time together and am grateful for our friendship.



I am thankful to be a mother and wife. I attended a baby shower last weekend for my friend Gerri's daughter in law, Christy. Christy looked beautiful, and this baby is answered prayer in every way. I sat there taking in all the pretty gifts and all the advice being doled out and realized how fortunate I am to be on this side of motherhood. I am grateful to my friends who inspire me, as we raise our families and learn by each others' sides. I am thankful to blog moms whom I've not even had the priviledge of meeting, but somehow speak to my heart any number of times during the chaos that is our week. Even when sick and feeling certainly not my best, those smiles, that sound, "Mommy", it just makes it okay. I am thankful to be a mother...