~for a Dad who did not live as long as I needed him, but somehow instilled in me a right spirit, a love for God, and the character, goals, and determination that would carry me thru life without him, and who taught me how to live one day at a time.

~for all of my life experiences, joys, sorrows, and the people that have been a part of it.

~ for the miracle of healing… The doctors gave me 5 years to live in 1959.

~ for a husband who told my parents while I was still under sedation that he wanted to marry me for however long we had and is still with me. There have been many times that I am sure he has said to himself that he didn’t bargain for my living for 50 years. l o l

~ for beating the system and adopting to beautiful babies against all odds because of my short life expectancy.

~ for two loving granddaughters who enjoy being with me now that they are teenagers.

~ for friends who have been faithful for years, and for recent friendships that have become just as important as some of the old.

~ for food to eat, a home to come home to, a hot shower and a comfortable bed. Working with the homeless made me appreciate these comforts of life that I took for granted.

~ for God’s nudging me to take a stand, and reach out in His name when the opportunity came… and who made sure the opportunities did come.

~…..and for a friend who has come thru the valley of the shadow of death and can now say I am “Happy and Healthy”.

Praise God From Whom ALL Blessings Flow!

Nancy

Nancy

– God , who is truly my best friend and the ONLY one who truly knows all about me and understands me. I let no one else get that close, ( sorry hubby, not even you)

– my husband ,kids and family

– music – which plays a part in every aspect of my life. Ask my kids, everything reminds me of a song. Of course none of that would be possible without the artists sharing their God given talent with us ( thank you ,Russ :o)

– all of my online friends that mean so much to me – you have no idea. God Bless you all..

I am so blessed and thankful for my family. We’ve come upon some tests and struggles here and there but mostly I know whose watching over us. He never gives us more than we can bear.

I am thankful for my job. It’s tough out there right now and I am so very fortunate to have been with this company for 26 years. That kind of stability isn’t too common in the business world but God has truly blessed me with the talent and knowledge needed to be able to withstand changes… (in short to keep “yuppies” from taking my job!)

Many times… many times – we see friends and family struggle through things, through personal “hells” and we feel our arms are too short to reach out to them, but quite differently I watched a miracle happen to some very dear, dear friends of mine. Cancer had come back to threaten the only kidney he had after losing one kidney 13 years ago. This couple – they are such wonderful christians and without a doubt just turned it over to Our Heavenly Father and although after surgery, he now only has 80 percent of “a” kidney the doctors are amazed how healthy he is and no dialasis (spelling?) is needed. I praise God for that and for my friends.

God doesn’t make bad things happen but I know he uses them to teach us of His love and mercy. I am so thankful that now, as my spirituality has matured over the years He has allowed me to see this – even if it is through someone elses struggles.

Well-wow- you guys are blowing me away.

I heard a song by Olivia Newton John last year called ‘Grace and Gratitude’ and decided to make it my life’s anthem. She pretty much covers it–but I’ll try to add something.

I am grateful for every quirky member of my immediate family. For my daughters’ independence and humor and continued desire to share their lives with me, for Matthew’s funny, sweet side while trying to ‘become a man’ and for my husband who still loves me after all these years and makes me laugh every day. And because he just lets me be me. And continues to live with me!
One person I am very grateful for is Gordon Mote. I have become friends with him somewhat in the last few years and he is one of the wisest,Godly, men I know and I am so grateful that he lets me talk on and on about football and stuff and has such an amazing attitude toward life.I think God brought him to us.
I am INCREDIBLY grateful for my church family. The sweetness of being associated with people who just want to ‘be Jesus’ to others moves me to tears on a regular basis.
I am grateful for every kid involved in my life. I have known some amazing kids and teens,both personally and professionally, and love watching them grow and change and I am so proud of all of them.
I am grateful that God has given us more than we need. In this economy,we never know what will happen to our employment,but we’ve been there before and know God will provide.
I am grateful for on-line friends who stop what they are doing to reassure me when I get a little crazy. And I’m grateful that I get to see them at least once a year.
And I’m grateful that God in His wisdom gives us those glimpses of what Heaven will be like so we can keep going till that time.
And I’m grateful that Tori is laying off the bacon and pomegranates.

My family has had a pretty tough few years and we don’t see too much changing this side of eternity unless a miracle happens. To be honest, at times, it has only been the Gaither Homecoming DVDs that have kept us going through all the cr*p. What they did though was remind us that Yes He is there, Yes He is with us, and Yes we are going to see Him one day …. soon

I’m thankful for children that I love and that love me and enrich our lives so much. And that goes double for those sweet grandbabies.

I’m thankful for good health at sixty. There are a few little problems, but all of them are “do-able”.

I’m thankful that I still have my mother, who is so precious to me—even though she thinks I don’t call her enough. And I’m thankful that all five of us “kids” are alive and close.

I’m thankful that all our needs are supplied, and a lot of our “wants” too.

I’m thankful for the dear and delightful friends I have acquired while hangin’ out on my computer. You know who you are. And, I love this blog of yours, Tori! You and your “commentors” entertain me every day.

I’m thankful for a faith in God that lifts and inspires me, that comforts me in times of trouble, and helps me make sense of the universe. And when something wonderful comes my way, I have Someone to thank!

I’m thankful that, according to scripture, God loves me! That is totally awesome! It gives me hope. It makes this journey from cradle to grave an amazing trip! I can never exhaust all there is to learn about Him.

And I’m thankful you asked this question because now that I’ve listed what I’m thankful for, I’m pretty happy tonight!!!

Our year has been rough, but God has remained faithful and I know he will continue to be faithful. I’m like you Tori, I don’t understand it and we have talked about this. All I know is we just have to lean on each other and on HIM and HE will always see us through.

Love you guys! Great Blog!!!!