It's Thursday!

Happy Thankful Thursday!

Okay, so I missed the first Thursday of 2012. I was visiting my family in Wisconsin so I have a good excuse. Sort of. Actually, I better take responsibility. I chose not to because technically I could have done it if I had made it a priority. I was sick. Is that a better excuse? No, I wouldn't buy that one either if I was on the other side of the computer screen. Anyway, it's a New Year so I'm going to start my list and get to 1000 by June. Whew. I hoping that's realistic. Remember, there is no order to my list.

I'm Thankful for:

1- my niece calling to share her life with me
2- technology so I can talk or text in an easy, relaxed fashion
3- my new seating arrangement in our great room; so much more cozy!
4- bunco and cards with my friends
5- a new recipe for chili from Connie
6- the facial Jan gave me for my birthday (a little early)
7- my health so I can get on my elliptical machine
8- so many friends wanting to "do" lunch lately
9- the growth of BAH last year and a good start for this year
10- that a friend who had a scary incident last weekend is okay
11- the time I had with my niece in Chicago last weekend
12- the sound of John's voice as he is excited about his new externship
13- our new vitamix
14- this nice weather in January- 44 degrees yesterday
15- the smell of my new candle from Annette
16- that Apple helped me retrieve my photo library for free when my warranty expired yesterday
17- balanced checkbooks
18- starting a reading plan of the Bible and the anticipation of hearing from God in His Word
19- that I am busy
20- that I can go into my former office in a little while with my head up
21- the words a patient (personal trainer/dancer in NYC) shared with me last week: "It's not about how much you weigh, or if you have a muffin top; it's about how you move across a room with confidence, gracefully and with good posture."
22- that I made Meghan cry happy tears by sending her a surprise
23- that through talking with someone special I was reminded how God comforted me many years ago when I was struggling and taught me that I cannot make a person be my God; that He is the Only One capable of being God- and He is enough.
24- that I feel loved
25- that Lincoln still makes me laugh
26- that I didn't lose one of my favorite pictures of John:

What are you thankful for today? Do you have a gratitude list going? Do you want to do it with me this year? It would be awesome if you joined me!