This past month has been busy! I honestly feel very behind on everything. There has been some health flare-up time and time with family that required recovery days after. All of this while work is in its crazy stage. The behind feeling comes as most of this year has been either ill or fighting to…

Thursday came fast this week for me. It is one of those four appointment weeks. Even working to get the appointments at the end of the day or around lunch time, it makes it busy as you work to still get all work accomplished. The housework has suffered this week for sure. Yes, it is…

We take so much for granted. OK. I take so much for granted. This year, I have been learning this lesson in new ways as I have had to go without things that used to just be part of daily life. This past week was no exception. Due to health issues, a recliner is my…

Gratefulness literally rewires our brains. There is ongoing research regarding what a difference it makes. This amazes me. Today, I am thankful for the ability to read longer periods once again after months of having to slowly increase my times reading. What a blessing it is to be able to read and study God’s Word…

There are many people who walked this journey of chronic illness and disability before me and provided a “well in the valley.” Psalm 84:6, “As they pass through the Valley of Baca, They make it a spring; The rain also covers it with pools.” The New King James Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982), Ps 84:6.…

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?