29 Jul 2010

1) I'm thankful that we get to spend a few days with my oldest son in his program this weekend after not seeing him for two weeks.

2) I'm thankful for the kindhearted and loving extended family members who will be watching my younger children since they aren't allowed to come with us.

3) I'm thankful for the good inherent in mankind.

28 Jul 2010

1) I'm thankful for the many ways God directs and helps my family.

2) I'm thankful for the joy that comes from serving others.

3) I'm thankful to know the gospel and have a reason to live right.

27 Jul 2010

1) I'm thankful for the wonderful children God has blessed me with.

2) I'm thankful for a good commuter car.

3) I'm thankful for being able to pay off debt.

26 Jul 2010

1) I'm thankful for the chance to pull back from the details of life and focus on the big picture each Sunday as I attend church.

2) I'm thankful for the empathy that comes with experience and the chance to help share the burdens of others as my burdens have been shared in the past.

3) I'm thankful for the examples of those who have gone before me in this life.

23 Jul 2010

1) I'm thankful for 12 wonderful years with my beautiful wife!

2) I'm thankful for 12 wonderful years with my beautiful wife!

3) I'm thankful for 12 wonderful years with my beautiful wife!

22 Jul 2010

1) I'm thankful for the power of open communication to maintain good relationships.

2) I'm thankful for a 2 year old who randomly comes up to his parents, gives us a hug, and says "I love you!"

3) I'm thankful that my children still want to spend time doing things with me.

21 Jul 2010

1) I'm thankful that, in two days, my wife and I will be celebrating our 12th wedding anniversary!  Thank you for sticking with me!

2) I'm thankful that I'm taking the time today to write a gratitude post even though today, like this whole week and the end of last week, has been extremely busy for me.

3) I'm thankful for God's continued love and guidance in my life.

14 Jul 2010

1) I'm thankful for the energy to do what needs to be done.

2) I'm thankful for the simple joys of life.

3) I'm thankful for clean fresh water.

13 Jul 2010

1) I'm thankful that a difficult situation with a neighbor is being put behind us thanks to the blessings of the Lord.

2) I'm thankful for the beautiful sights and sounds of nature.

3) I'm thankful for the ability to record and remember life through photographs and videos.

12 Jul 2010

1) I'm thankful that I am given the energy to get up and keep going even when I got far less sleep than I'm supposed to get.

2) I'm thankful for good reasons to postpone going to sleep.

3) I'm thankful for God's plan of happiness for His children.

09 Jul 2010

1) I'm thankful that my wife got the chance to spend some time with good friends that she hadn't seen in years last night.

2) I'm thankful that, despite the many health issues my wife has faced to this point in her life, none of them have been terminal.  I don't know how I would get by without her.

3) I'm thankful for the wonderful children God has blessed me with.

08 Jul 2010

1) I'm thankful, in a silver lining to the cloud sort of way, that we will be able to pay off significant amounts of debt after settling my father-in-law's estate.  This will help us pay for my oldest son's treatment program, and I'm thankful that Papa had life insurance to help those who remain behind without him.

2) I'm thankful for learning, yet again, that patience is a virtue.  When I allow myself to work on God's schedule rather than my own, things work out for the best with a lot less stress.

3) I'm thankful for love.

07 Jul 2010

1) I'm thankful that my younger children will get to visit my oldest son at his program today for the first time since he was admitted almost two months ago.

2) I'm thankful, yet again, to be married to the kindest, most generous, loving, beautiful woman in the world!

3) I'm thankful that I can still use all five of my senses, even though some of them are declining from what they once were.

06 Jul 2010

1) I'm thankful for an enjoyable weekend spent with family and friends celebrating the freedoms we enjoy as Americans.

2) I'm thankful for a generous cousin with automotive knowledge who saved me hundreds of dollars (again) yesterday.

3) I'm thankful that God is my Father in Heaven, that He loves me, and that He manifests His love for me in so many ways each day.

4) I'm thankful for the daily opportunities to show my love to God.

02 Jul 2010

1) I'm thankful for the many blessings and privileges I enjoy as a citizen of the USA and for those who work to preserve and maintain them.

2) I'm thankful that additional progress has been made in working toward resolving my father-in-law's estate.

3) I'm thankful for a holiday weekend this weekend.