St. Patrick's Thankful Thursday (#141)

"You will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous,

so that through us your giving will produce thanksgiving to God."

~2 Corinthians 9:11

Happy St. Patrick's Day, friends and family!!*

Today, I am thankful for:

1.  Getting to hang out with the fam yesterday in Tulsa (more pics coming in a Photo Friday post tomorrow)!

2.  The power to build up, advocate for, or tear down myself and others with what I say... I want to think, speak, and write words of life and hope!!

3.  Moments of epic cuteness... I parked next to this pickup, and three little Yorkie dogs perked up to look at me through the window -- I rolled my window down and talked to them for a second, then two of them were camera-shy and ducked back down as I snapped a quick photo, but y'all can trust me that it was the very cutest!! lol

4.  The ability to change my thought patterns, habits, words, life, and future... and through that effort, to change the lives of others!!  Also, the ability to gradually heal and let go of broken things from my past.

5.  Sugary goodness at Sugar Llamas with the fam! lol  For reasons I can't explain, the Flintstone (vanilla + Fruity Pebbles) is officially my favorite of these four, even with all the fun chocolatey flavors (cookies n' creme, s'mores, and peanut butter cup)! 

6.  Finally getting to watch the Harry Potter Reunion Special on HBO Max!!  And tearing up with joy and nostalgia multiple times, as you would likely expect!  So fantastic.

7.  Loyal friends.  This pic was after a celebration dinner at Redrock seven years ago.  And when I saw it, I immediately felt grateful that everyone in the photo is still an important part of my life!

8.  Audiobooks -- specifically Attached and then this parenting book that was recommended by my cousin, Ashley!  Filled with some great insights about building trust, respect, independence, collaboration, and kindness in our children!!  

I am still moving toward adoption and motherhood!  Not certain yet about which path is best... but I'm trusting that God will make it clear to me at the right time.

*Don't forget to wear something green today!  And I hope you have a beauti-mous day ahead!! ❤