Thankful Thursday 2010

My participation in Thankful Thursday has been spotty at best but I am so thankful that my thankfulness is not predicated on my regular participation in this worthy, weekly practice!

Today I am thankful for so many things:

I'm thankful for blogging friends who take the time to 'check in' with me when I've been away from the blog for some time.  (You know who you are!)

I'm thankful for the time to read on busy days, even if it is just 10 or 15 minutes at a time and for a stack of wonderful books to delve into this summer!

I'm thankful for wedding work this week.  The envelopes are challenging; they are lined so I can't use my lightboard, but I'm thankful for my Phantom-liner which allows me to avoid penciling lines on each envelope and having to erase the lines:

I'm thankful that Jake is able to take a leave of absence when needed.  I'm very thankful for his doctor, Dr. DeFreitas, at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago who gives Jake such excellent care.

I'm thankful for all those who are praying for Jake.  Keep those prayers coming; he needs them!

I'm thankful for every day we have Evie with us but especially the days when she is "sharp."  Some days are tough but some days she seems pretty good.

I'm thankful for my grandchildren and the joy they bring me.

I'm so thankful for my wonderful husband and my children and family.  I love being with them.

I'm thankful for my church and women's Bible study.

With thankfulness in my heart to God. . .

I'm joining my friend, Kim from the Upward Call,  and others in giving thanks on Thursdays in 2010.  Won't you join us?

Comments

[rosemary]

I'm not sure I responded on your previous post update about Jake, but I have prayed for him and will continue. Glad he has such excellent care!

I bet your wedding calligraphy is lovely!

Libby Lab is slowing down too. It's kind of hard to see.

[rebecca]

I'll continue to pray for Jake.

I have a stack of books, too, but I've been so busy that I haven't touched them!

[Dorothy]

You know that we continue to pray for Jake too. And we're thankful for the many ways God has provided for him!

I'm also thankful for a friend who is willing to lend her books to me!

[Kim from Hiraeth]

Thanks for your prayers, ladies. He sure needs them!

So, have you started reading yet, Dorothy? I am really curious to see what you make of Harry Potter! : D