Today I celebrate 40 years of waking up. Wow! So here are 40 things I am thankful for, in no certain order:
- that Jesus came into my heart at 4
- that Jesus has never left
- my parents’ 41-year marriage
- healthy lungs for 3 years
- for David and Lisa Hughes – friends & rescuers
- Church by the Glades
- that Raul chose me, when he could have chosen better
- DJ
- Andy
- Otis
- my Christian counseling team of 14 years
- YouVersion
- the freedom to express on Social Media
- 6 years of blogging
- American freedom
- hibiscus, bougainvilleas, magnolias, azaleas & palm trees
- laughter
- depression comebacks
- pumpkin ice-cream and coconut cream pie
- the opportunity to serve every weekend
- a college degree from Judson University
- my fantastic leader and dog-n-pony partner, Fred Uhl
- running water, a roof over my head, electricity
- my 3 brothers: Jason, Jamie, Chris
- Calvary House at Calvary Chapel
- eyes that see, ears that hear, a mouth that speaks, legs that walk
- friends who stick closer than brothers (you know who you are)
- sunrises – daily reminders that we can rise too
- Keurig K-cups
- my grandpa who believed in my writing at 8 years old
- sweet ole’ Chicago!
- God’s grace getting me into Heaven
- God’s mercy saving me from Hell
- my daily USA Today
- my iPhone
- Nordstrom Rack, Sephora, Zappo’s
- worshiping God from the amen-row
- Leading and Loving It
- Raul. He is deserving of double-mention.
- that a setback during a comeback is our chance to prove we can fight back.
Thank you for sharing. God Bless you always.
Thank you for sharing. God Bless you always.
Awesome! You are blessed! Happy birthday! You are an inspiration!
Awesome! You are blessed! Happy birthday! You are an inspiration!
I’m thankful that you are at Church by the Glades and I get to serve our amazing Lord there with you!
I’m thankful that you are at Church by the Glades and I get to serve our amazing Lord there with you!