thankful thursday

Today I am thankful for all the little blessing that occur in my life. When you add up all the little blessings, it makes for a lot! I think most the time I am waiting for the "big" things to happen, especially when I know exactly how I want my life to end up. But I have been being taught ever so quietly how important it is to realize & show thanks for all things, large & small. I may not be where I want to be in 5, 10 or 30 years but ya know, it really is ok.

I will survive a little longer without the perfect haircut. I don't "need" another wedding band to add to my collection. Handbags will still be cute when I can pick up an extra one to add to my stash of 50+ & I don't foresee Oreganos or BJ's going out of business anytime soon.

I live in a wonderful home (even if it is with my gracious parents) & have 2 vehicles that function & get us where we need to go. I have a beautiful family whom bring so much joy to my life. I have amazing friends who are constantly giving me the support & friendship I so desperately crave.

The Lord is a maker of miracles, not only in my life but everyones around me. I don't think I ever truly understood the phrase, Line upon line, precept upon precept until just recently. I know that we have to learn, grow, search, pray, cry, ponder & have disappointments in order to understand true & real joy! For that I am thankful!