Welcome to Thankful Thursday - May 31, 2012

 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,

 since as members of one body you were called to peace.

 And be thankful.

Colossians 3:15

Happy Thursday Sweet Peas,

What sort of week did you have??

Hope it has been a good one, or at least

you have had joy and peace... regardless

 of the circumstances.

Have to say my week has been busy,  but a good busy,

and  a very good week.  So guess I will get on

with my thankfuls.......................

#1

I am thankful

for flowers of any kind,  they just add such
color and pleasantry to life,  whether they
are in the yard, in a field or in a vase.
A true gift from God, that shows more of
His wonderful creativeness and handiwork.

#2

I am thankful

that my kitty is doing much better since she

got her allergy shot last Thursday.  She actually

pulls her fur out and I have to say was looking

a bit rugged.  Still looking somewhat rugged

but her hair is already coming back some and

nice not to see her licking and chewing.

#3

I am thankful

that I got to have a long phone conversation

with a friend on Tuesday and Wednesday,  it has
 been awhile since we have seen each other just
 due to so much going on in her life.  So it has
been great catching up.

#4

I am thankful

for the lovely time we had at my daughters

for Memorial Day.

#5

I am thankful

for games of all kinds,  they somehow spell

love to me..........think it is because it was one

of the most loving things my grandmother who

was not such a nice lady actually did with us.

Plus I just think it draws a family together,

and brings some fun to any occasion.

#6

I am thankful
for the excitement, pleasure and anticipation
of  planning special events.  Father's Day is
coming up next,  so gotta put my thinking cap
on, a fun thing to do for me!!




#7
I am thankful
for older neighborhoods and how quaint, quiet
and welcoming they are...............just something
about them............any time you visit one......
makes you want to just move there.  We have lived
 in our neighborhood for 32 yrs. now,  and I am guessing
people probably feel that way about our neighborhood
too, at least I hope so.................




#8
I am thankful
for  the lovely home we have and for the ability
to keep it......not just financially but in practical
ways like cleaning and painting it.  It has been
a dream come true for this woman who came
from a financially challenged single parent home.
It was like moving into a palace for me!!
and
just in case that confuses you because I have
said before that my dad and grandparents
owned a diner,  well they did,  but I only lived
summers with my dad,  the rest of the time
I lived with my Mom,  and like most single
Mom's finances were a big problem.
Not complaining,  just saying............
Because honestly,  I learned a great deal about life,
 living in those circumstances...............
.and wouldn't change a thing!!  Think it has made
me appreciate the things I do have so much.

#9
I am thankful
for Christian music and teaching on radio
and TV,  and how it just lifts your spirits
anytime  but especially when I really need it.




#10
I am thankful
for my lil mint cleaner and for swiffer dusters
and how much easier they make cleaning for me.
Can you tell I am cleaning today???  lol




#11
I am thankful
that our Pastor has been invited to one of our
local TV stations and programs tomorrow.
Not sure when it airs,  but can't wait to see it,
as he is really a man who loves God and I
am sure the Lord will really use him.




#12
I am thankful
to hear that a 17 yr. old  girl who is an honor student that
was suppose to be put in jail for truancy has gotten a
 reprieve because of the outcry of help from her community. 
 I read about it Sunday morning and it just made me cry.
 This kid has really been going through it, her parents 
divorced and moved away leaving her to help take care
 of a brother who was in college and a younger sister and 
she was working 2 jobs, and going to High School and
 taking AP classes and honor classes, trying to do her work
 and keep her grades up and I am sure she is grieving 
about the divorce and the loss of her parents, and the
 judge just did not take into account or did not know all
 the circumstances but thankfully, an attorney went to bat
 for her. Not sure if she had to stay in jail for the day or not, 
 but at least they cleared her record. The community took
 up a huge collection for her and it is about $100,000,  but 
she refuses to accept it and wants to give it to someone
 less fortunate than herself. What a kid!! So happy to see
 all the good things that have happened for her.
This is one time to be proud of our news media. and
really renews your faith in the heart of people for giving
so generously.

Well,  that is my list of blessings for
 this week, and hope it helps you
 to count yours too.


Glad you came to visit.............
 love hearing from you!


Love,  Hugs, and 
 Sweet Life Blessings,


Nellie