A Lesson in Thankfulness!

Long Time. No see.

Life over the past two weeks has been CRAZY! I have fallen in amongst the ranks of first-time home buyers, and let me confess, dear reader.  I did NOT mentally prepare myself for this task- whatsoever. . . like at all.

Blessings to all of you who have gone through this experience and come out sane on the other side!  You are now my idol.  I need to learn from you.  Hear your experiences.  Know that I am NOT crazy.

For those of you who do not know- the real estate market right now is terrible.  There is nothing on the market- literally.  Houses are being listed and selling within a matter of days.  Let me tell you- for a self-proclaimed commitment-phobe this market is worse than less than ideal.

And there-in lies the foundation of my emotional-craziness of the past 2 weeks.  Toss in an unmentioned suggestion from a colleague, baseball season, and only a little-over-a-month before AP testing and, well, CRAZINESS!!!!  I haven't even gotten the chance to finish my list of my 4 favorite GF snacks!

Blessing & Truth

Yet in the midst of all the craziness, the still, small voice of God resonated throughout my days.  

Blessings like, "Bring me your weakness, and receive my Peace." [Psalm 29:11] 

Truths like, "Do not wear yourself out with analyzing and planning." [Numbers 6:24-26]

"Let thankfulness and trust be your guides through this day." [Numbers 6: 24-26]

These were not verses that I sought out personally, but instead were truths that met me each morning in my daily devotional.  Words, sent by God, that I did not even have to search for.  They were waiting on me.

Let Thankfulness Begin!

My circumstances have not changed.  If anything, they have simply become more convoluted over the past few days.

Yet my spirit is RENEWED.

And so I choose to be thankful for the big things-

1.)  For a Group of Women that Have Been and Will Be Life Long Friends.  
Sarah, Sarah, Wendy, and Candace.  My journey would not be sane without you sharing yours.  Through your lives, I continue to see how God works out his promises to us no matter where we live- Natchez, Canada, Waco, or Picayune.

2.) For a Job & Colleagues that I enjoy.

3.) For a Family that is Supportive and Willing to Drive All Around the County to Help Me Search for a Home.

4.) For Church Families that Offer Peace & Encouragement.

I also choose to be thankful for the little things-

5.) Beautiful Baseball Nights that Allow Me to Enjoy the Community.

6.) My local gym and the loyal group fitness ladies that work out with me every morning at 5 AM.

7.)  The Therapy that Painting a House Offers [Hard Work Does a Soul Good].

8.) Students that succeed. Students that make me laugh.  Students that show up.

9.) Coffee :)

10.) My ItWorks! Greens!  They keep my mood stable and give me energy for the day.  On top of the full serving of fruits and veggies that I get from them.  Hallelujah!