* For a long awaited day finally come
* For time with my favorite man
* For great food and warm fellowship
* For rest
* For a chance to share the Gospel with those hungry to learn it
* For the chance to hold a precious little one
* For the opportunity to serve and love on some sweet little ones in the church nursery
* For a new family joining our church
* For family and time together
* For lightbulb learning moments for my students
* For character growing moments for my students
* For people, places, things, and circumstances - both "comfortable" and "uncomfortable", that God used to grow and stretch me this week.
* For the Holy Spirit who leads and guides and helps and comforts
* For a physical reminder that I'm not completely self sufficient
* For the privilege of prayer and the blessing of praying friends
* For answered prayers
* For thoughtful things that made me smile
* For a reminder to keep my focus on what matters in the light of eternity
* For simple words spoken from a loving heart that were balm to a deep hurt
* For a renewed love for what I do
* For laughter
* For beautiful sunsets
* For one on one time with my girl
* For early morning quiet time
* For a yummy free dessert
* For confirmation on something my heart really needed confirmation on
* For safe travels for several people we know and love
* For cooler, fire pit weather, and the conversations that come with such
* For roasted marshmallows, and hot chocolate
*For fun rivalries
* For another year of life for a good friend
* For people with a sense of humor
* For a husband who loves me way more than I deserve
For all these things and many, many more, I am thankful to the Lord! It has been a week of lessons from the Lord straight to my heart. How thankful I am that He does not give up on me, even when I am stubborn.
