Many of my Facebook friends are still participating in the November 30 days of gratitude project. As was mentioned in last Tuesday’s post, I missed the memo about when to start, and played catch up by listing 10 things for which I was thankful. This Tuesday, because I seem to have trouble remembering to post one thing per day, I’m back with ten more reasons (in no particular order) to be grateful.
- My twenty-five year career as a teacher provided our family a good livelihood and was perfect preparation to be a writer and speaker.
- Being an uncoordinated kid because it gave me compassion for students who hated recess.
- Our warm house, preferably mouse-free, but even with unexpected company, it’s a great home for over twenty years.
- My son’s early medical adventures and my father’s illness taught me to never take good health for granted.
- Being raised in Iowa and raising our kids in Iowa.
- Attending a church where the pastor preaches truth and makes in interesting.
- A loving church family.
- A mom who taught me to cook and to love cooking.
- Being able to spend most Tuesday’s with Mom, though this week she’s visiting my sister in Minnesota.
- Siblings who do all they can to make Mom comfortable and happy.
So what are you thankful for this Tuesday before Thanksgiving? Leave a comment…or two…or ten!
1. That God chose me to mother and care for 3 boys with special needs
2. Starting a new day in good health
3. Slowing down and gathering my thoughts before making decisions
4. Having my children and my father to support me in my time of need
5. Opening my doors to someone else, who is having a difficult time
6. Learning how to forgive and move forward
7. That God has and will make a way when money is short
8. Holding my grand kids in my arms and telling them I Love You
9. Having a place to call home
10. Meeting complete strangers and sharing my story, so they can better understand the life of a Special Needs child
Thank you, Theresa. What a wonderful list!
Jolene