Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Day 28

January 28, 2014

I'm grateful for this nation.  I hate politicians.  I even hate politics...even though I talk about it waaaaay too much.  I'm grateful for this nation, the Christian principles on which it was founded and the freedom that we have.  And I hope I never take it for granted and do whatever is necessary to leave the same legacy for my children.

Monday, January 27, 2014

Day 27

January 27, 2014

I'm sooooo grateful for happy doctor appointments.  We don't get nearly enough of those.  We knew it was going to be a risk when we switched infusion medications last summer because there are no studies on the efficacy of this particular drug with uveitis....but 7 months later....CLEAR EYES!  It is a never ending game of risk, but right now Baylee's eyes are clear and safe!  YAY!

Day 26

January 26, 2014

I'm grateful for the insights of others.  Sundays are just great.  They just are.  But as much I believe I am not qualified for my calling (God does not call the qualified, He qualifies those He calls....HEY, THAT'S ME!), I love the conversations and perspectives and teaching that goes on in Sunday School.  I love it.  I love hearing how other people process teaching and learning from others.  I love being able to look at doctrine through someone else's eyes and gaining a new respect, understanding or even a new grain of knowledge based on their experience.  LOVE IT!

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Day 25

January 25, 2014

I'm grateful for each day.  How very cliche....but seriously, I've got a million of them.  The reason it's called the present is because it's a gift.  The world is a topsy, turny place....and chaos reigns.  But I'm grateful for each day that I wake up and I get to give it a go and make the best of things.  I tend to mess things up very easily (it's one of my talents)....and each day represents a blanks canvas with no mistakes....ya gotta love it!

Friday, January 24, 2014

Day 24

January 24, 2014

I'm grateful when my kids don't get what they want the second they want it.  It teaches them they they need to work for things they want.  It teaches them patience.  It teaches them they don't always NEED what they WANT.  It teaches them that instant gratification doesn't always satisfy long term goals.   Even though I want to give them everything, one of the best gifts I can give them is the gift of learning to satisfy their own needs and wants.

Day 23

January 23, 2014

I'm grateful for social media and the friendships it helps me maintain.  Because I really suck at keeping in touch otherwise.  I could do without the hackers....but aside from that, I really am grateful for all of the people in my life that social media keeps me in the loop with!

Thursday, January 23, 2014

Day 22

January 22, 2014

I'm grateful for friends.  Like REAL friends.  It doesn't matter how long it has been since you have seen one another, talked or sat down, you can pick up where you left off and have a good laugh and/or cry.  Awesomesauce.