I love the attitude of being Thankful. That attitude can transform your life. My husband has ALWAYS demonstrated this is such a practical ongoing manner. I certainly have learned a lot from him in this area. I have been wanting to participate in both of these memes for awhile, but never seem to get to it when Thursdays roll around. This week I am determined…..since there is much to be thankful for!
- I am thankful for our dog Nina. I never thought I would say that. Let’s say I was far from a dog lover when we got her 5 years ago. But now our 8 year old chocolate lab is part of the family!
- I am thankful for our van, we got it last summer. Wow what a blessing it has been. My kids are 11 and 13 and this is our first van.
- I am thankful for the beauty in the changing seasons! Not to bust on Florida…..but I could never live there, I need my seasons. I love the snow in the winter, the color of the fall leaves in the crisp air, the spring flowers, and even the heat of summer!
- I am thankful for being 44…….yes I am old I know. But there is joy in watching your children grow up. There is peace in working through the ups and downs of almost 20 years of a Godly marriage. There is wisdom in seeing God’s amazing faithfulness through the years. So I am thankful for being a women in her 40’s……just wish my back didn’t ache so much!! 🙂
- I am thankful for God’s amazing grace in my life over the years. I truly once was lost but now am found….and that is something to rejoice over!
- I am thankful for the yummy farm produce that is so abundant in our area. Corn on the cob, watermelon and peaches were constant favorites this summer.
- I am thankful for frozen pizza on Friday nights at our house. It’s one of those little things in life that makes a big difference.
- And I must mention on this date 9/11. I am thankful for those who faithfully serve our country and give of themselves. Thank you to each one of you!!
- Oh and I of course I am thankful for Jesus and dark chocolate. 🙂
Jesus and Dark Chocolate 
Thanks for counting your blessings sweetie.
What a lovely thankful post! I too am thankful for my dog 🙂
Happy TT and God bless!
Amen….Great list!
Blessings…
What a beautiful thankful heart you have! Thanks for sharing it with us!
Hi, Sandy! So glad you joined us this week for Thankful Thursday… it’s one of my favorite days and one that I really need alot of weeks. A special time to sit down and type out my thankfulness is such a great way to make a long week so much better!
Happy Thankful Thursday!
This is a beautiful list, Sandy. I really enjoyed your perspective . . . and 44 is not old at all!
I also feel the same way about our dog, Shelby, and I wasn’t all that keen on her joining us in the first place. She’s got a place in my heart now.
Have a thanks-filled day!
Thank you for this sweet TT post. God bless you dear.
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Thanks for sharing today. I love the different seasons also. They each are beautiful in their own way. We used to have pizza and a movie on Friday nights with our family. Precious memories. Have a great weekend.
His mercies are new every morning!
Do I have a great daughter, or what? I am so happy that you have a grateful heart. It is God’s gift to us, and it is up to us to stop and think just how many things in our life bring us joy. Sammie Sue, I am so thankful for YOU! I love you, MOM
Awesome list!
and hey…being in your 40’s isn’t old unless you don’t plan on living very long!
I plan on living to age 102 so I told my daughters I am just about at mid-life (i’m 48). I LOVE my 40’s for all the reasons you do…..isn’t it great to see our children grow in Him and our marriages thrive even through the ups and downs??
Have a blessed weekend!!
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Great list!
And even though I love living in Florida – I wish we had more visible seasons. I guess since I’ve lived here all my life, I don’t know what I’m missing until I head up north to visit family.