Thankfulness is something I need to practice, especially on the hardest days. Here is a list of 10 that I’m thankful for:
- Zane. Was this one a no-brainer to everyone else as well? Ha. Zane is so solid. He works hard, he is sweet, gentle, and kind. He loves me because I’m me and not for anything I do or don’t do. He’s my greatest blessing outside of salvation.
- Pull-through parking spots. Yes, I went there. Haven’t you ever had a bad day, and then you find yourself a steal of a parking spot, only to discover that it is a pull-through spot and no additional effort is needed to get out? It’s the best feeling. I hope it happens for you today.
- Books. I love reading. Honestly, through this past year, reading a good book has been a sort of escape for me. Sometimes I can’t actually handle what is going on and how helpless I feel, so I read a book and my mind gets to relax.
- My pets. I have a dog and cat. They are weird.
- The little girl I watch. She’s wonderful and spirited and funny. She brings me a lot of joy, and it melts my heart everytime she says, “I love you, Lizzy.”
- Family. My parents are the best. They have been so good to ask questions, be encouraging and to listen when I need to process out loud about something. My sister is great. She wrote me a looooong letter this summer to encourage me and it makes me want to cry just thinking about it.
- Rainy days. I’m glad for days that justify my desire to stay inside and read.
- Walking. I’m learning how to go on walks for the sake of walking, even if there is no destination. It’s refreshing and healing in a way.
- Coffee. It’s what brings us together, people.
- Laughter. It really might be the best medicine. Even in sorrow there can be joy.
A Jubilant Life 