Thankful Thursday, Saturday-style

What better time to write your Thankful Thursday than on Saturday???

Today I am thankful for...

• the good Lord and reminders to trust Him above anybody else
• my family, friends, and loved ones
• my health, and the health of my loved ones
• hard times, because I know it's possible to come out a much better person on the other side...I just need to constantly remind myself of that :)
• my job, my wonderful students, and my awesome coworkers...I don't know what I'd do without them!
  
• Michelle and Ginger...not sure how I'd make things work this year without their help throughout the day!
• payday yesterday
• a roof over my head, clean running water, food in my fridge, shoes on my feet, clothes in my closet, a comfortable bed, a dependable car, the doodads and gadgets that make my life more convenient
• my washer and dryer :)
• the intense humidity that has resurfaced lately...it was blessedly, surprisingly absent for much of the summer and now that it's back, I know I'll appreciate the arrival of fall so much more
• the promise of fall right around the corner
• College Gameday on my TV this morning
• the cute haircut I got this morning and awesome Eric who does my hair
• plans for a pedicure with Kira this afternoon
• my Tigers kicking off their new football season tonight...here's hoping for a much, MUCH better season than the one we had last year!
• a really good night's sleep...much-needed
• Airborne
• a very successful Parent Academy Thursday night...I'm really excited about this school year
• some fun science experiments this week
• a sweet friend who takes the time to check on me and give me advice, even though she's got far more on her plate than I do...love you, Julie!
• only having to wait in line for an hour to get my new car tag yesterday...I figured it would be much worse since I'd waited until the last work day of the month, the last work day before a long weekend, a Friday, and payday...such a blessing to get that out of the way fairly painlessly
• making it through Week 4 of Couch to 5K...excited that Angie has joined in on the fun!
• a long weekend

HAPPY WEEKEND, yall!

Thankful Thursday

The past four weeks have been some of the hardest I can remember having, and it's been tough to look on the bright side and count my blessings. I keep getting slammed with bad news, and it shows no signs of stopping. Some good news one of these days would really do a lot to lift my spirits. Until then, forcing myself  to stop and see how blessed I am helps. 'Tis but a season, right? Jeremiah 29:11

Today I am thankful for...

• the good Lord
• my family and friends
• my health, and the health of my loved ones
• a roof over my head, clean running water, food in my fridge, clothes in my closet, shoes on my feet, appliances and gadgets that make my life more convenient, a dependable car, enough money to take care of my needs
• my washer and dryer...I don't ever want to take them for granted
• vitamins
• my job, my GREAT new students, my sweet coworkers, and my paycheck
• the fun read-aloud I've started with my students...we're all loving it
• being able to cross lots of things of my never-ending "to do" list
• planning meetings with my whole grade level...I like knowing that all of us 5th grade teachers are on the same page, for the most part
• a fun, successful start to the new school year
• the pretty plants Mama got me for my classroom
• sleep, and my comfortable bed
• a fun date night with Angie yesterday...pizza, beer, brownies, and Antz...the highlight of yesterday for sure!
• my sweet Laura, who turns 28 whole years old today!
• getting in some quality time with Byrne and John last Sunday...such a sweet couple :)
• precious, lovely friends who are always there for me...whatever I need, anytime
• getting to visit with a handful of my friends this weekend, although I hated the reason we were together...please say a special prayer for my friend Julie and her family
• making it through Week 3 of Couch to 5K...I actually enjoying jogging now...who woulda thunk it?
• my phone and computer
• getting my lesson plans for next week finished before I left work today
• the Mumford & Sons concert in a few weeks, and the Lumineers concert not long after...so excited!
• getting my dental work finished this week...after a root canal, a crown, a routine cleaning, removing a filling, and putting in a new filling (all over the course of a month), I'm officially over going to the dentist and hope to not go back until my next cleaning in March!
•  a fantastic dentist and wonderful dental insurance
• football season right around the corner!
• a tidy home
• a tidy classroom
• the homemade chicken noodle soup I've been enjoying for lunch this week
• contentment

HAPPY WEEKEND, yall!

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for...

• the good Lord and all that He's teaching me these days
• my sweet, sweet family and friends
• my health and the health of my loved ones
• my brand new washer and dryer...I felt like a little kid waiting on Santa Claus when the delivery guys were setting them up...I'm so excited to be able to do laundry in my OWN home :)
• clean laundry
• no longer having to rely on the laundromat or the kindness of friends to do my laundry
• a roof over my head, clean running water, food in my fridge, shoes on my feet, clothes in my closet, a dependable car, my computer and phone, gadgets and appliances (like my new washer and dryer!!) that make my life more convenient
• my job, my wonderful coworkers, sweet new schoolbabies that I get to welcome to my classroom in less than 2 weeks, my paycheck
• one more weekday and one more weekend of glorious summer break
• Shark Week!
• getting to eat supper with Kate last Sunday...I don't know why we've never met halfway before!...a visit with her is always good for my soul
• a great visit yesterday with my sweet Kira and Oliver and their wee ones
• climbing Yogurt Mountain with Byrne this afternoon...she has some exciting things going on in her life right now and I am so, so thrilled for her!
• fun plans with Mimi tomorrow
• getting to spend time with Mama and Daddy Saturday, and Olivia and Amber on Sunday
• a very productive leadership team meeting earlier this week...I have a feeling this is going to be a great school year!
• wonderful helpers in my classroom last week...they got SO much work done, and that really took a weight off my shoulders
• finishing 3 Couch to 5K training sessions...I needed a goal for my immediate future, so I'm going to run a 5K...I am NOT a runner, but at least I've hung in there for 3 sessions!
• my first batch of homemade ice cream...so good and SO easy...I'm hooked
• prayers
• being literate, my weekly tutoring sessions, and a reminder this week that my efforts are making a difference
• the library and a new book that I'm excited to start reading
• reminders to trust God more and to lean on my own plans less
• clean teeth (and no cavities!) after my cleaning at the dentist today
• great dental insurance
• things to look forward to
• my simple little life
• contentment
• my new washer and dryer :)

HAPPY WEEKEND, yall!

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for...

• the good Lord
• prayers
• my wonderful family, friends, and loved ones...I am blessed way, way, WAY beyond measure
• the way the above-mentioned folks worked really hard to make sure I enjoyed my birthday, especially my family birthday supper
• the sweet phone calls (even one from the other side of the world!), texts, emails, snail mail, and facebook messages on my birthday
• thoughtful, lovely birthday presents...can't wait to try out my new ice cream maker!
• getting 27 amazing years on Earth and the start of my 28th on Tuesday...looking forward to what 28 has in store for me
• a roof over my head, clean running water, food in my fridge, shoes on my feet, clothes in my closet, my comfortable bed, my dependable car, electricity, my computer and my phone, all the gadgets and doodads and appliances that make my life more convenient
• my job, my precious coworkers, my sweet schoolbabies (past and future) and a couple more weeks of summer break
• a very successful, VERY enjoyable FriendshipFest last weekend...I had so much fun at the lake and in Florence with my friends...that long weekend away with my girls was exactly what I needed
• sunscreen, even though I didn't reapply nearly often enough while floating on the lake (white girl problems)
• a nice retirement tea for Dr. Williams on Sunday
• getting to see my sweet Sash at the tea...I miss her
• a perfect birthday-eve celebration...pedicures, Chuy's, birthday cake, and The Bachelorette...Angie, Laura, Ashlee, and Holleigh were so sweet to invite me along and celebrate my birthday
• good news for a very deserving friend
• vitamins that keep me healthy
• exercise that helps to clear my head and plans for a new exercise endeavor 
• getting my temporary crown put on yesterday...one step closer to being DONE worrying about this tooth!
• good sleep, even though I'm having a hard time sleeping past 5:30 these days...I guess it's good practice for when I go back to work
• some wonderful former students who are willing to spend a few hours helping me in my classroom today and tomorrow...they are SO excited about 6th grade and while I miss them already, I'm excited for their middle school adventure to begin
• my simple life
• learning a little more every day to trust God's plan
• contentment

HAPPY WEEKEND, yall!