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?
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