Thankful 1, 2, 3, 4--and more

SOOOOOO--I just saw the thankful challenge for October--and it is the greatest idea! I know I will never get on here every day (reasons: I cannot control myself on the computer; I waste more time than I use it for good; I rarely get access to a computer in my house--others are completing much more important tasks on them all the time...) BUT I am going to try and post whenever I can. I read 1,000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp a couple months ago and it has changed (positively) my attitude and understanding of living here for Jesus on this broken planet. I started the journal and am up in the 900s but I plan to keep going as it helps me turn my eyes to the LORD and not just wallow in the circumstances and my self pity--He is sovereign! He grows us and blesses us ALL the time, even when we don't FEEL it or notice it. Thank you, all, for starting this challenge--may we spread the glorifying of God all over this old world! (oh, and the thankfuls are not in any order! Just list 'em as they come!)

Thankful 1--for my friend Marie <3, one of the sweetest people on earth

Thankful 2--for my faithful, loving, Godly, patient, fun, wonderful husband of almost 28 years, Tim (you're the best!) <3 <3

Thankful 3--for my dearest friend of over 22 years, Suzanne, who lifts me up from the miry pit and points me back to Jesus <3

Thankful 4--for my 5 super children, almost all grown up, and striving to walk the talk and grow in the Lord and follow His ways (i want to thank for each individually if i can get to it--you are all unique and wonderful in so many ways!) And for my three fantastic sons-in-law! Wow!

Extra thankful for the day-- (once you start, it's hard to stop--and you just want to keep going!)--for the season of Fall! Love the crispness, snuggling in blankets and fleeces, lower humidity, and wood smoke smells....)