Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful for...

• the good Lord and how hard He's working on me these days
• my family and friends and loved ones
• my health, and the health of my people
• a roof over my head, clean running water, food in my fridge, clothes in my closet, shoes on my feet, a dependable car, my comfortable bed, the appliances and doodads and gadgets that make my life easier
• my washer and dryer
• good sleep, even though I don't get nearly enough of it lately
• my job, my supportive coworkers, and my energetic students
• Carrie being back!
• enough money to pay for all of my needs
• the smell of cinnamon
• happy memories
• work stress, because that means I have a job
• the stack of papers I still need to grade, because that means I have a job
• a precious college student who's wrapping up her time in our classroom...she's been wonderful!
• a spectacular science experiment today...the "blubber glove" was a rousing success
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• tough times, because I have faith that they make you stronger...as long as you survive ;)
• a lovely weekend in Auburn with the Buggs last weekend...I got to attend the best football game I've seen in a long time, got to visit with friends, and discovered something that made me smile...happy good times!
• sending our small group out with a bang on Monday...it was such fun and I'm going to miss it!
• pretty fall weather and leaves that are still turning
• a nice little home that gives me a place to go to get out of the cold
• fleece pajama pants
• my new boots
• lots of fun to look forward to next month
• Byrne and Ashley bringing my days of going to church by myself to an end :)
• regular emails from Kate...I'm thankful that she's my friend
• having people who love me...I am far more blessed than I often take the time to realize
• dates in my classroom with pretty Angie...love her :)
• my darling Kira making a huge effort to stay in touch with me even though she's quite busy raising up 3 sweeties
• a fun, relaxing weekend to look forward to
• a very short work week next week...woohoo!
• being literate and getting to watch Mr. L. feel more and more successful every week
• peace and contentment and hope
• my simple little life

HAPPY WEEKEND, yall!