Days #194-201: Thanksgiving

There is so much to be thankful for in this beautiful life i'm living in. this past week was surrounded by family, friends, peace, comfort, and pure joy. I am constantly overwhelmed by the never-ending love that i receive from my parents. i become so much more thankful every single day.

i got a chance to catch up with some of my best friends over thanksgiving, too. i've been blessed with so many great relationships in my life. and i'm so thankful for it and will never take for granted the time we spend together.

this thanksgiving was a time of reflection for me, and i thought i would feel renewed, but i didn't. but i'm thankful that i am challenged by the Lord daily and that He teaches me new and exciting things each and every day. i'm thankful.

"Let us come to Him with thanksgiving, let us sing psalms of praise to Him. For the Lord is a great God..." Psalm 95:1

Days #188-193: Give Thanks!

if that doesn't get you excited for thanksgiving, then there's something wrong!

turkey. stuffing. mashed potatoes. pecan pie. family. friends. warmth. comfort. joy. peace. conversation. that's what i'm looking forward to this week at home.

here are some things i've been really thankful for these past couple of days.

early bedtimes

i've been finding that the earlier i go to bed, the better i feel. imagine that! but i'm thankful that life has slowed down just a bit so that i can sleep a little longer. i'm thankful to be able to pick my bedtime. thankful that i can choose the way i fall asleep...by reading, watching tv, listening to music, or praying. i will confess...when i pray right before i fall asleep, i usually end up falling asleep while praying. whoops!

morning quiet

because i've been going to bed earlier, some mornings i wake up earlier. i've found so much peace in taking my time in the morning. it's important for me to have my "me" time. i'm thankful that my schedule allows for me to have that precious time. thankful that i can spend time with God before i get my day started. thankful for the quietness in the apartment.

clean clothes

i confess...i was one of those kids who didn't do their own laundry until senior year of high school. my wonderful mother did it for me all those years. mom told me that i had to do my laundry before i leave for home, as our laundry room is being retiled and painted...all to sell the house! so, as i was doing my fouuuuuuurrrrr loads of laundry yesterday, i stopped and thought about how great it is that i can just throw in my clothes and go on with my day. i'm thankful that i have laundry machines right in my apartment. i'm thankful that i have clean clothes.

church

when i'm at school, i attend the methodist church here in milledgeville. it's really great. the people are friendly, the minister has great sermons, and it reminds me of afumc. i'm thankful that i've found a church i really enjoy. thankful that i don't go by myself (thanks laura!). thankful that i am spiritually fed. thankful to sing beautiful hymns. thankful for a little taste of home.

what are you thankful for?

Day #187:Reminder

i'm thankful for my huge pill box that sits on my bathroom counter. I have such a hard time remembering to take ALL my pills EVERY day. It's so much medication that i'm benefitting from, but so much to remember! so i'm thankful for that big, blue reminder that greets me in the morning, afternoon, and night.

Days #176-186: simplify

A lot of change is going on in my house right now. This past weekend while i was home, i was put to work "de-cluttering" my belongings. you see, we're moving. and i couldn't be more excited! but that means we have to get our house "de-junkified".

i cleaned out a couple different areas of my space this weekend and felt renewed by it. my life was just a little more simple because i got rid of things that i don't need. my life is often surrounded by what i want, not what i need. i was made aware of how easily i've taken advantage of everything that my parents have provided me. i'm lucky to even have a place to come home to, food to eat, and to be welcomed by parents who love me.

i'm thankful that i simplified my life just a little bit more this weekend. i'm thankful for the many blessings in my life. i'm thankful that i have the best parents who would do anything for me. i'm thankful that i can live the life that i have been given.

did i mention how thankful i am that these girls are in my life? and how AWESOME it was to see them this weekend at Sus' surprise party!!

new goal for the next couple of months...SIMPLIFY. i'm thankful this weekend showed me that.

Days #167-175: Good meals with good friends

as a part of being in college, i love that i can eat with different friends every night. last night, melissa, laura, elizabeth, and i had the BEST meal i've had in awhile. spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic bread, and salad. talk about yummy. i'm thankful that i can share good meals with good friends. i'm so thankful that i have such great roommates as great friends. i'm so thankful to have great friends in my life. feeling very thankful for everyone in my life.

happy november!!