Last Friday my roommate moved to Texas. When I came home from work I parked closer to the center of my garage than normal, which does make it easier to get in and out of my car in my small garage. I got the mail, a task that my roommate Lindsay does with a lot more regularity than I. I walked into her (basically empty room), closed the blinds and shut the door. I ate the vegetable soup that really looked like mud that she made the day before. And I reflected on God's provision, faithness and goodness.
Then I looked in an empty closet and thought of the games we will put there when Chris moves in - in one month!!!! And I found the dog treats in the bottom of the other closet. And a package came in the mail ... gifts for his neice and nephew for Chirstmas. All reminders of what is to come.
Today I am thankful for the little things (number 109) which make me thankful for the past, excited for the future and remind me of my many blessings.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
getting over one hundred
94. Christmas lights,
95. Christmas music
96. and a christmas tree put up by two little elfs
97. the sound of kids scampering around upstairs
98. a warm hand in mine
99. a beautiful, huge evergreen tree dusted with snow
100. safety in the first winter snow (i'm not counting the snow from October)
101. the comfort of a long friendship
102. news and pictures of a friend's brand new baby girl
103. football ... a packer's win and a vikings loss
104. 38 days til we say "I do"
105. a clean tea kettle
106. and the knowledge of how to clean it courtesy of my friend/roommate
107. acceptance
108. reading what others in the gratitude community are thankful for at a Holy Experience
95. Christmas music
96. and a christmas tree put up by two little elfs
97. the sound of kids scampering around upstairs
98. a warm hand in mine
99. a beautiful, huge evergreen tree dusted with snow
100. safety in the first winter snow (i'm not counting the snow from October)
101. the comfort of a long friendship
102. news and pictures of a friend's brand new baby girl
103. football ... a packer's win and a vikings loss
104. 38 days til we say "I do"
105. a clean tea kettle
106. and the knowledge of how to clean it courtesy of my friend/roommate
107. acceptance
108. reading what others in the gratitude community are thankful for at a Holy Experience
Thursday, December 10, 2009
my (pleasantly confused) patient: "where is my husband?"
me: "he just stepped out. he will be back soon."
my patient: "that sounds like what some people say before they kill you."
my words: "no, he will really be back in a minute. you are in the hospital, i am your nurse" etc, etc
my thoughts: "yes, it kinda does"
me: "he just stepped out. he will be back soon."
my patient: "that sounds like what some people say before they kill you."
my words: "no, he will really be back in a minute. you are in the hospital, i am your nurse" etc, etc
my thoughts: "yes, it kinda does"
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
change
I am thankful for change.
I don't really like change and it's not normal for me to say that I am thankful for change during it. It probably helps that this change is the best kind for me, anticipated, planned and a whole lota fun.
My friend and roommate is moving out. Her stuff and furniture was picked up today. I expected to feel a bit sad (afterall, not only is she moving to TX but she is going to Togo for about nine months) but instead we talked about God's faithflness and provision, for both of us and for those we love. The timing, while it wasn't planned by us, has been perfect and, for me at least, has lead to closure. And we know we will still be friends when there is an ocean between us; we have practiced that for the last six months.
And now there is space in my house. Space that will be filled with books and things. And my life will be filled with a neice and a nephew, two sister in laws, a dog and a husband. a husband.
wow.
And we talk about other change ... moving, him starting doctoral school, me starting a new job. This change weighs more heavily on him than on me.
And during this change, I want to be mindful of God's provision and his faithfulness. I want to be excited about living with my new husband and settling into the house, our house. I want to prayerfully consider how I can support him. I want to enjoy and be thankful for my friendships. And I want to allow myself to enjoy the still quiet moments.
I don't really like change and it's not normal for me to say that I am thankful for change during it. It probably helps that this change is the best kind for me, anticipated, planned and a whole lota fun.
My friend and roommate is moving out. Her stuff and furniture was picked up today. I expected to feel a bit sad (afterall, not only is she moving to TX but she is going to Togo for about nine months) but instead we talked about God's faithflness and provision, for both of us and for those we love. The timing, while it wasn't planned by us, has been perfect and, for me at least, has lead to closure. And we know we will still be friends when there is an ocean between us; we have practiced that for the last six months.
And now there is space in my house. Space that will be filled with books and things. And my life will be filled with a neice and a nephew, two sister in laws, a dog and a husband. a husband.
wow.
And we talk about other change ... moving, him starting doctoral school, me starting a new job. This change weighs more heavily on him than on me.
And during this change, I want to be mindful of God's provision and his faithfulness. I want to be excited about living with my new husband and settling into the house, our house. I want to prayerfully consider how I can support him. I want to enjoy and be thankful for my friendships. And I want to allow myself to enjoy the still quiet moments.
my blessings overflow
77. Talking about love languages with my friends
78. A cousin home from Iraq for a couple of weeks
79. Using every plate, fork and knife in my house to make a nice dinner for our friends
80. God's faithfulness
81. Safe drives to and from family
82. dinner with extended family. Thanksgiving dinner or any kind
83. Christmas lights!
84. Being welcomed and loved by my future in-laws
85. grasshopper pie and cranberry pudding
86. eating dessert for breakfast. WHY does this seem acceptable at grandma's house?
87. 48 days til my name changes
88. a lovely shower with both sides of my family there. (the gifts literally overflow)
89. my house
90. anticipating making my house our home
91. the warmth of a little doggy sitting on my lap
92. piano music
93. Change
It has been encouraging and fun to read what others are thankful in the gratitude community over at Holy Experience
78. A cousin home from Iraq for a couple of weeks
79. Using every plate, fork and knife in my house to make a nice dinner for our friends
80. God's faithfulness
81. Safe drives to and from family
82. dinner with extended family. Thanksgiving dinner or any kind
83. Christmas lights!
84. Being welcomed and loved by my future in-laws
85. grasshopper pie and cranberry pudding
86. eating dessert for breakfast. WHY does this seem acceptable at grandma's house?
87. 48 days til my name changes
88. a lovely shower with both sides of my family there. (the gifts literally overflow)
89. my house
90. anticipating making my house our home
91. the warmth of a little doggy sitting on my lap
92. piano music
93. Change
It has been encouraging and fun to read what others are thankful in the gratitude community over at Holy Experience
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