Lately I've been so burdened for the people of Syria, children in foster care waiting to be adopted, and families that are forced to choose between debt and food. There's a single mom I know who just got fired because her son was hospitalized and her job doesn't give any vacation. I don't know what she is going to do.
We have clean water every day. Cars. Air conditioning. Medicine. No one hunting down my child. My husband jas a good jov and we have food to waste. I'm so thankful for our well being and all the nice stuff we have. Compared to those other struggles I'm nearly shamed by all my blessings.
I'm thankful for my family, for the job that H applied for yesterday that has a better commute and no travel, for all our comforts, and for my Fire tablet. It has been great to be able to read books instantly when I'm up late with DS.
I am thankful for my family in the new city that allows me to stay here rent free while I am working. (I'm looking into a great Christmas present for them as they wont accept any money.)
I thankful for my husband, and my pets.
I am thankful for this pregnancy.
I am thankful for my family, and friends.
I am thankful I am able to commute for work so I don't have to move here before my mat leave in November.
I'm thankful I have a job. It may suck to work where I do but I love the actual job itself and made lifelong friends.
I'm thankful for my BFF. No matter how long it is that we don't see each other or talk, it's like no time has passed when we do get together.
I'm thankful for my family. They are pretty great.
I'm thankful for my fire department family. They are pretty awesome and keep me sane at times. Without them, I think I would of had a breakdown a long time ago.
I'm thankful to have a job that's more than willing to hold my position, even though I'll have to go over my 12 weeks FMLA.
I'm thankful my baby is healthy, even if the pregnancy is complicated.
I'm thankful that our pantry and fridge are so full that I need to clean them out.
I'm thankful my husband has a stable job in a terrible job market, even though it sucks and the long hours are most likely illegal for a salary worker.
I'm thankful my son is happy and healthy and I get to see his smiling face everyday.
I'm thankful I get to see my best friend and her family tomorrow because they're like extended family to me.
Post by wanderingenough on Aug 25, 2016 23:37:25 GMT -5
These are grandpa/funeral related, but I'm finding the silver lining because today has sucked royally--
I'm thankful I get to see ALL of my family this weekend. Literally, all of them. Everyone from my side. I can't remember the last time everybody was in one place. I wish it was under better circumstances, but I'm going to treasure it.
I'm thankful that over the last few years when I've visited with my grandparents, I've pushed people to take pictures with them. 9 times out of 10 everyone looks terrible/isn't wearing makeup/is sitting at the kitchen table clipping coupons or something, but I'm glad we have something other than pics from 20 years ago.
I'm thankful that my mom asked me to give the eulogy. I was not thrilled...panicked actually, when it came up earlier today as it seemed like a pretty heavy responsibility and I don't love public speaking. Working on it today has made me feel better AND has given me such an incredible picture of the way he touched the lives of all of my siblings/cousins. I shot them all a note today asking if they had any stories/themes they wanted me to hit on, and the memories started pouring in. I'm thankful I get the opportunity to see the way 1 person impacted 12 grandchildren (among so many others).
I'm thankful for my hubs who now helps me more with the baby, takes her to the doctor when I can't, etc.
Thankful for all the baby snuggles, smiles, "da da's," laughs, rolls...she is so sweet.
I'm thankful I get to go to the FRICKIN fair this weekend, finally! I've lived in a town for 2 years that has one of the top 10 county fairs! Thankful my Dad can come with me since DH has to work. Thankful mother can also babysit to allow DH and I to go have an anniversary dinner.
Thankful for a beautiful home that is perfect for our little family!
I'm thankful for our cottage trip with my ILs. I think I really got to understand MIL, step-FIL, & little SIL much better.
I'm thankful that they finally posted the job I want at work. Applying for it is giving me a major case of nerves, but I'll finally be free of the what-ifs. I'm also thankful that either way I have a good job, that we don't have to worry about where the money for needs (& wants) will come from.
I'm thankful that DH got our car doors fixed! No more do I have to worry that the doors might not close or the more problematic recently, will not open.
A silly one: I'm thankful my GI tract has decided lactose-free cheese is ok in small portions.