Thankful Thursday

Happy Thursday, readers!

Of course by now, you all know

the significance of Thursday.

It's Thankful Thursday!



Today, I am thankful

for the fact that this week

has gone by pretty quickly,

and that I've been

pretty productive

and on top of housework and such.

I love it when I don't let things

pile up too badly and get out of control,

so I can lay back and enjoy my weekend!

Today, I am thankful

for my stargazer lilies

that are so eager to bloom

into big, beautiful flowers.

I can't wait to see what they look like

in full bloom!

I am thankful

for my family,

who is in Arizona right now,

visiting Nana,

that they've had a safe trip,

and that they have had fun

along the way.

And, as always,

I am thankful

that my honey will be home

for the weekend!

His crazy work schedule

can be tough to deal with sometimes,

but he doesn't complain;

he just does what he needs to do

and comes home to love on me

whenever he gets the chance.

I'm so lucky

to have a husband

as awesome as my Justin.

What are you thankful for

on this Thankful Thursday?

Thankful Thursday

In honor of Thankful Thursday,

I thought it might be fun

to write a little

Thankful Thursday poem.

Because, let's face it:

rhyming is fun.

Don't you agree?

Today, I am thankful

for the sun in the sky;

for my God, and my family

and my favorite guy.

I'm thankful for love,

and I'm thankful for warmth

and I'm also thankful

for summertime storms.

Today, I am thankful

that I'm in good health;

I'm thankful that I haven't been

spoiled by wealth.

I'm thankful for the roof

that's over my head;

for the food that I eat,

for my warm, comfy bed.

Today, I am thankful

for YOU, dear friend,

because without you,

Thankful Thursdays would end.

You see, relationships matter the most,

and not things or possessions-

I'll only ever boast

about the people who love me

and make life worthwhile.

And that's why, dear reader,

YOU make me smile.

Happy Thankful Thursday!

What are YOU thankful for?

Thankful Thursday

We've made it, boys and girls!

We are finally almost to Friday.

But, let's not forget about Thursday...

especially because Thursday

is a great day to be thankful.

Today, I am thankful

for flip flops,

and popsicles,

and the little things

that make southern summers

(or, well... late springs)

enjoyable.

I am thankful for fun weekend plans,

and for my awesome in-laws

who are making them possible.

I am thankful, as always,

for my sweet husband.

For our home,

and the life that we have built together.

I am thankful for the future,

and for all the hope that it brings.

What are you thankful for?

Thankful Thursday

Is it really Thursday already?

Seems like just yesterday I was

wondering when Monday would be over.

And now, here we are, and it's almost Friday!

Thursday is a great day,

because on Thursdays, I like to share

some of the things I'm thankful for.

It's fun to look back at other

Thankful Thursday posts

and remember all the wonderful

blessings in my life.

There really is so much

to be thankful for!

Today, I am thankful

that my Nana seems to be recovering well

after having a TIA, or mini-stroke.

I am thankful that my dad is able

to spend some time with her in Phoenix

and to help organize her home

and be a blessing to his mom and sister.

***

Today, I am thankful

for my family-away-from-home

who invite me

to impromptu pool parties,

go out to dinner with me,

and talk and laugh about whatever.

***

I am thankful for the rain

and the awesome spring storms

we've been having lately,

and for the big, bright sun today,

and for my lilies that are getting so tall.

For all these things and more...

I am so, so thankful. :)

Thankful Thursday

Tomorrow is Friday.

Don't you just love Fridays?

But we can't wish our Thursdays away,

now can we?

Let's take today to be thankful!

Today, I am thankful for my health.

Remember that bloodwork I had done

last week when I was sick

with a random high fever

for the second time in four weeks?

Well, the results are in,

and everything came back negative.

Praise the Lord!

The only point of concern

was that my white blood cell count

was a bit low,

but the nurse didn't seem very worried.

She said that the doctor wanted me to come back

after a couple weeks had passed

to test again and make sure

that everything has returned to normal.

What I do know

is that I'm feeling much, much better

than I was last week,

and for that, I am thankful.

***

Today, I am thankful

that my dear husband

has been working a lot more lately,

but that he hasn't had to leave town yet

and we are still able to sleep in the same bed,

even if it's only for a few hours each night.

I am so very lucky

to have such a sweet, loving, hard working man

to call my husband.

What are you thankful for

on this Thankful Thursday?

Thankful Thursday

There is a lot to be thankful for

on this Thankful Thursday!

Today, I am thankful

that I'm feeling much better

after a random day of fever

and having some blood drawn

at the doctor's office.

I am thankful

that after a long dry spell,

my hubby finally got some work.

Work gives us money,

and money allows us

to pay the bills.

So for that, we are both

very thankful!

Today, I am thankful

that the weekend is almost here

and with the weekend

comes rest and relaxation.

And possibly a much needed

date night with my favorite person.

What are you thankful for?

Thankful Thursday

Today is Thursday.

Do you know what that means?

That's right.... it's Thankful Thursday!

On Thursdays, I like to take some time

to share what I'm thankful for.

I love it when you share, too,

so feel free to grab the button

on the right side of my page,

and do a Thankful Thursday post

of your very own!



Today, I am thankful for

the little baby birds

who were born and took up residence

in the birdhouse in our backyard,

and who suddenly

grew up and flew away

sometime during the week.

I have no idea why,

but I felt some sort of silly connection

to those baby birds.

I loved sitting on the back patio

and watching the momma bird

feed her babies,

and listen to those teeny little tweets.

***
Today, I am thankful for delicious burgers

made on our cheap little grill,

and for the time spent with my husband

on a lovely spring day.

I am thankful for laughter,

and tickle fights,

and impromptu trips

to the ice cream store.

I am thankful for the willpower

to get low fat sherbet

instead of ice cream

on those impromptu trips, too. ;)

***

I am thankful for the Mother's Day cookout

we'll be attending this Saturday,

for my lovely mother-in-law

and my sweetheart of a sister-in-law

who are both awesome moms.

And last but not least,

I am thankful for MY mom,

without whom I most certainly

would not be who I am today.

Momma, I love you.

I am so very thankful for you.


What are you thankful for, dear reader?

Thankful Thursday!

Is it just me, or does it seem like just yesterday I was writing a Thankful Thursday post? I guess time flies when you're having fun being a busy bee! Some days it feels like I live at work. When my desk is in better shape than my house, I know something's not right! Or, maybe it just means that my priorities are the way they should be when I'm spending time at home. I'd much rather spend time with my husband than walk around worrying about keeping everything in perfect order. Yeah... we'll go with that. :)

But, I digress. I'm straying away from the whole point of this post. It's Thankful Thursday, so let's be thankful!

Today, I am thankful for the beautiful sunshine. I know I've mentioned this a lot lately, but that's because it is so refreshing to walk outside at lunch or at the end of the work day (we don't have any windows in the building where I work) and be greeted by an impossibly blue sky and the warmth of the spring sunshine.

I am thankful that my coworkers and I are keeping each other accountable for our fitness goals, and that I will (hopefully) look great in a swimsuit this summer!

I am thankful for walks with my little family (Justin, me, and the pups) on a lovely Wednesday evening.

For popsicles and tank tops and all the signs that summer isn't very far away at all.

For all these things and more, I am thankful. What are you thankful for?

Thankful Thursday

Here we are again, boys and girls.

It's Thankful Thursday!

Today, I am thankful

for the bright, sunny sky

and our backyard

which is already green

even though it's only March.

I am thankful that my hubby

finally got some great work

even though it means he has to

be out of town for a week.

I am thankful

for my Daddy,

who texts me every now and then

just to see how I'm doing.

For my Momma,

who is coming to visit me

in just SIX days!

For my brother

and my sister

and the family I married into.

I am so very blessed

to be surrounded

by so many wonderful people.

I am loved.

I am thankful.

What are you thankful for?

Thankful Thursday, and Then Some

I'm not going to lie; this Thankful Thursday, I don't feel all mushy and gushy, and I don't have a thousand things to be thankful for floating around in my head. It's not that I'm not thankful for anything; of course I am! It's just that it's been a long week, and I find myself wishing the time away until the sunny, beautiful weekend is finally here.

In random medical news, I saw a dermatologist yesterday about a red, bumpy rash I've had on my face for a while that just didn't seem to be going away. Turns out, I have perioral dermatitis. Sounds scary, right? It's not contagious or anything, but it is an itchy, burny, not-so-pretty red pattern around my nose and mouth. I've been covering it up with makeup, but now, thanks to the antibiotic gel I've been given, my skin flakes quite easily and the makeup just isn't staying put.

Add to that the fact that my dog, Ellie, threw up her breakfast all over the living room floor this morning, just a few minutes before I had to leave for work, and I'm feeling juuust peachy today. However...

Even on the most mediocre day, there is always something to be thankful for, right? So let's get to it!

Today, I am thankful for the insurance coverage that allowed me to finally see a dermatologist, and for the medicine that will hopefully make this uncomfortable red mess go away soon.

I am thankful for my awesome, supportive, loving husband who knows how to make me smile even when I'm cranky and fighting the urge to laugh at his silliness.

I am thankful for a God who is always there, even when we're not at our best.

For my amazing parents, siblings, and the few close friends who encourage, offer a listening ear, and know just the right things to say.

For all of these things, I am thankful. And I am blessed.

What are you thankful for? I'd love it if you would write a Thankful Thursday post of your own, (don't forget to grab a Thankful Thursday button, which can be found over there --->)and leave a comment so I can go read your blog and leave some love. Happy "Friday Eve," everyone!

Thankful Thursday

There's a lot to be thankful for
on this Thankful Thursday.

I'm thankful that my phone survived
its little dip in the tub.
Oh man, am I thankful.
It's working perfectly!
You'd never know it got wet in the first place.
Whew! Big sigh of relief there.
I'm thankful that the weekend is coming,
and that I can finally get some rest
after a long work week.
I'm thankful that my little brother
just might be coming to visit us for a few days
over his spring break, which begins next weekend!
I'm thankful for my sweet husband,
who has been a big help to me lately.
I'm thankful that I have proven to myself
that I really can live without coffee.
That may sound silly, but it's actually pretty freeing
to know that there isn't a single thing you have to have.
Well, materialistically speaking, anyway.
I am thankful for so many things
on this Thankful Thursday.
What are you thankful for?
Please, do tell! And if you do, don't forget to enter
your blog URL in the MckLinky below.
Have a great Thursday, my loves!

Thankful Thursday!

It's that time again, boys and girls. It's Thankful Thursday! If you want to participate, all you need to do is to write about something you're thankful for, include my Thankful Thursday button or a link to Love and Lattés somewhere in your post, and paste the URL to your Thankful Thursday blog entry in the nifty MckLinky below. Got it? Good!

Today, I am thankful for the fact that I am currently free of all vices. I decided, sort of last minute, to give up coffee for Lent. No, I'm not Catholic. I just see a lot of value in making a small sacrifice in commemoration and thanks for the huge sacrifice Christ made for us.

I am thankful for my new job, which was officially effective on Tuesday, and for the benefits (can you say health insurance?!) that come with it.

I am thankful for the restraint my hubby and I have shown financially this week. We made a plan to shop for groceries and actually use them throughout the week instead of eating out and "splurging" here and there. We've done really well with it, and I am proud of us!

So, what are you thankful for? Do tell!

Thankful Thursday

Do you know what today is? If you said it's February 11th, you'd be correct. If you said it's National Foundation Day in Japan, you'd also be correct. Oh, but it's so much more than just those things. Didn't you hear? It's Thankful Thursday! It's the one day in the week when I like to challenge myself - and you, dear reader - to talk about the things we're thankful for. If you write a Thankful Thursday post of your own, please share the link to your blog in the nifty little MckLinky at the bottom of this post. And don't forget to stick the Thankful Thursday button into your blog entry as well!

Today, I am thankful for the little "I Love You, Sis" quote-a-day calendar my sister got me for Christmas. It sits on my desk at work, and reminds me of my Callie girl. I am thankful for my awesome family. They always support, always encourage, always love me unconditionally. I am thankful that this weekend, I get to celebrate Valentine's Day at home with my husband; that we don't have to do anything extravagant to show our love for one another. That we have the opportunity every day to act like it's Valentine's Day. I am thankful that when nothing else feels stable, he is stable. We are stable. And that's a really beautiful thing.

Thankful Thursday

I called in sick to work today. Woke up to get ready for work, feeling miserable, and took my temp - it was 99.3. Not quite a fever by technical standards, but enough to make my whole body ache. Add to that some coughing, sneezing, stuffy nose and fatigue, and I'm pretty sure I've got a virus.. maybe the flu. But, I bet I can still find something to be thankful for... :)

Today, I am thankful that my husband is home to take care of me while I'm sick, and to let me use him for a pillow as I drift in and out of sleep on the couch. I am thankful for this house we live in that keeps us safe and warm, for the comfy bed I woke up in this morning, and for the layers of clothes that warm and comfort me when I'm not feeling the best. Even on my worst day, I have all these things to be thankful for. Sometimes I forget to look around and take notice, but truly - I am thankful.

Would you like to blog about what you're thankful for today? Go ahead! Write a Thankful Thursday post of your own (don't forget to copy the text below the TT button over there --> and paste it somewhere into your blog entry!) and finally, link it up on the MckLinky below so that others can see what you are thankful for!

Thankful Thursday

Welcome to the very first edition of Thankful Thursday! I've seen so many fun blog carnivals lately that I thought I'd start one of my very own. If you want to participate (and I'd love it if you would!), all you need to do is blog about something you are thankful for.

It can be something small, like a much needed compliment you received or a great cup of coffee that warmed you on a cold day; or it can be something big, like a new house, or baby, or good news at work! After you've written your post, copy the code underneath the Thankful Thursday button over there ----> and paste it into your own blog entry.

Finally, add the URL to your Thankful Thursday post on the nifty MckLinky list below so others can read about what you're thankful for. Enjoy!

Today, I am thankful for my faith. I am so lucky to have been raised in a Christian household, and while I didn't always stick to the straight and narrow path, I somehow always managed to come back around to the truth. My God is the glue that holds me together when I feel like falling apart. My faith in Him allows me to stay sane even in the toughest of circumstances, because I know that there is more to life than the here and now. And that gives me hope. Even when I fail, which, let's face it - is more often than I'd like to admit - He sees me at my weakest point, and forgives me anyway. He loves more fiercely and unconditionally than any human being ever could, and for that I am truly thankful.

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."-Psalm 4:4-7