Thankful Thursday

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"I want to thank you, Lord, for life and all that's in it." Maya Angelou

We spent the day sightseeing San Fransisco...my youngest bounced and giggled through most of it.  At one point...overcome with excitement....she threw her arms around me and said thank you for bringing her to this fun city.  It was a good feeling to see and hear her joy and appreciation. It made me even more grateful for all that He's given me. This week....I'm really thankful for....

1.The steward on the plane who gave my kids extra ice cream and cookies...which made them very content and happy.
2. All the kind people who not only stopped to help us out with directions but took extra time to point out some things that were worth checking out.
3. The great staff at one particular restaurant. We couldn't make up our minds what we wanted. The staff were patient and had us all laughing. They tried to get us to take a risk....order something we had never eaten...we said sure...then changed our minds and being the chickens that we are....we went for the same old same old....
4. My youngest and I got high on grass in San Fransisco...the good kind..the one growing in gardens all over the city... We couldn't drink in enough of it's sweet rich fragrance....
5. Knowing He's on the trip with us....that He's always here...at home...wherever we are. Knowing that takes away the fear and allows me to let go....and have fun.

Thankful Thursday

 Linking up with Dayle from Simple Pleasures

"If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would enough." Meister Eckhart

All week I've been overwhelmed with gratitude...for how much He's given me.....more than I can ever repay. I can never say thank you enough......just a few things I'm  incredibly grateful for:

-I've had so many phone calls this week...people telling me they believe in me....and support me in following my dreams.....
-the parking lady who got a hold of my book...read it....and told me I'm a miracle and reading my story made her realize God is real. Yeahhh!!!
-I remember how hopeless I felt...and worthless. I wouldn't eat and was too afraid to close my eyes to sleep b/c of the nightmares. How did He turn that around? How did He put a song in my heart and joy in my soul? I have no idea but He did. 
-I'm not afraid anymore.The fear that lived inside.....is gone. He's given me faith...to know that I'm not running alone anymore....He's in my corner...for always. That gives me incredible courage.
-My world used to be black...dark....hopeless. Now...I wake up singing...and excited about life. He did it...He broke whatever had me chained. He gave me a reason to live.

Thankful Thursday

"Life isn't about getting what you want, it's about being grateful for what you have." Tillara Gennett

 

Some days it's easy to think that everything is the way it's supposed to be....and even when it's not.....I know somehow that it'll turn around ...and become what it should. Other days....it's really hard...and I have to work at believing. 

Something that always helps me in those hard times.....is saying thank-you. Gratitude helps me focus on all the good things He's done in my world.......and reminds me how much He's there in my corner......I'm grateful this week for: 

-the opportunities I've had to share my story and make a difference for someone else. 
-my daughter putting so much effort into wanting to make another trailer/advertisment for my book. She's so patient.  I don't know how I got to be the luckiest mom of two amazing kids.
-the emails I recieved yesterday and today asking for my thoughts on someone wanting to know how they too can find freedom. Knowing that everything I went through...all that bad stuff.....is now being used for good....amazes and thrills me
-for Him being in my corner....and never giving up on me....
-for you guys.....for letting me share my heart....and for listening to you share yours.

Thankful Thursday

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Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.

William Arthur Ward

Lately....new doors are opening....others closing. I feel the gentleness of  His touch ..a reminder He's there...in my corner....His whisper....to not be afraid...to be strong...and trust.  Thinking about all the neat things He's already done in my life....I know...everything will be ok. He's already given me so much:

-I used to suffer with awful migraines that made me throw up.  No more....I haven't had one for a long time.

-I used to have terrible panic attacks that were debilitating. Now...I have this amazing peace instead...His peace.
-I used to be afraid...really afraid. So afraid I slept with the all the lights on. Now...I have faith that's replaced that fear. 
-I used to feel alone....that no one cared...Now I have a great family....and good friends who are always in my corner...running with me.
-I used to feel my life wasn't worth anything....that it had no purpose. But since He touched me.....I know that I count..and that He has a plan...and my life has meaning.

Growing up Jewish....attending synagogue...keeping kosher....being taught the Torah....I never felt free...not until His gentle touch....that showed me Grace....something I couldn't work for or earn. Grace....I'm mostly thankful for Grace. It's made all the difference in my world.