Our conditions mean that we do have to have help from time to time despite our best efforts. I am thankful for a support system that comes alongside when I need it. Friends, family, and Molly Maid all play a part in helping me thrive and live as independently as possible. (That sounds kind of…

This week, we were looking through pictures and sharing stories as a family. The time doing this was precious. Our group is smaller than it was a little over a decade ago. Tears and laughter were shared. Joy and sorrow. Mom and I said several times how much God has brought us through. We just…

I have been blown away recently with everything we take for granted every day. God. Jesus. The Holy Spirit. A nice home. Clean Water. Appliances. Air Conditioning. Clothes to which I am not allergic. Assistive devices. My church. My Bible. My loved ones and friends. The list goes on. It is for these things that…

Air conditioning. I am thankful for air conditioning! It is HOT outside. Yet, it is cooler inside. I do not take the coolness for granted! For those of you who do not have air conditioning, I pray for you! What are you thankful for today?

Today, my “thankful” is simple. I am thankful that God made us to praise Him. Praise changes things. What are you thankful for?

As I once again was treating my surgery scars today, I began to think about all that has happened this year. To be honest, it bothered me more than it should have to have two scars on my face. Yet, the surgeon was careful and they will not show much. My health has improved much…

As I work to recover health, I am thankful for the health that I have. This adventure has made me realize how fragile and precious our health can be. It made me realize that what we take for granted one day may be what we wish for the next. Walking the journey of the last…

Yesterday, a dear friend messaged me to let me know that another friend of mine was in her Bible Study. I love those small world moments. It made me thankful for God’s gift of friendship. You know, the friends who have been friends for a lifetime. (We won’t say how many decades). Those friends who…

Sunshine. Sunshine makes so much difference. I have enjoyed being able to be out in the sunshine the last couple weeks. I truly believe that it is helping my healing. I am thankful for sunshine!

April Showers bring May flowers. I am thankful for the beauty God gives us in the flowers. I have a crabapple tree in my yard which is gorgeous. It brings great beauty every spring! What are you thankful for today?