Thankful Thursday #157

"Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to Your name goes all the glory
for Your unfailing love and faithfulness!"  ~Psalm 115:1

Today, I am thankful for:

1.  Mom.  For her love and fierce support of her family, and for God's ongoing protection and healing... I'm very grateful to see her lab numbers improving!  They've placed another drain this morning, and we're very hopeful that this will be resolved without major surgery!

(Her bday dinner at The Ranch this year!)

2.  Chet Lee.  For the ongoing support and dependability, the iron-sharpens-iron effect, and all the laughter this friendship brings me...  I'm thankful for him calling multiple times lately to check in about Mom, and sending random fun memes in the middle of some serious conversations. =)

(Having an appetizer croissant while waiting on me to show up for my own bday party at Charleston's! lol)

3.  Kristin Michelle.  For feeling heard and understood in hard seasons, and supported in pursuing new goals... I'm grateful we live closer now, and for our Wednesday night walks and talks!!

(Humoring me for a Pistol Pete pic at the OSU game!)

4.  Jeffrey Edward.  For his kindness, curiosity, and generosity of spirit... I'm thankful for his thoughtful questions and entertaining quotes (saving up for a future Quotables post). =)

(Repping the Baylor Bears at their New Year's Eve party!)

5.  Sarah Elizabeth.  For mutual support as we both pursue big educational/career/life goals... I'm grateful for lots of great memories together, and for knowing our friendship is solid even in this busy season where we are unable to connect as often.

(At Kate's 1st bday party last summer!)

6.  Ashley Ann.  For her wonderful blog I've followed for over a decade, and for the fun of following their family's world trip via Instagram now... mostly, I am grateful for her adoption story and her strong example as a Mom who supports the unique interests of each of her children and allows them healthy independence backed by parental connection and support!

7.  Hospitals.  The ER stay was rough, and I've been frustrated this week with some negligent medical care and overworked nurses/doctors facing burnout who seem a bit apathetic.  And yet, I am reminding myself to be grateful for the ones who do show up and take the time to connect and care for their patients well... and feeling very thankful for God's provision of solid medical care that sustains life and supports healing!!

(Collage = Jace's hand surgery, the birth of the Miss K, Grandad after his stroke, Frankie and Kristin before the twins were born, Dad recovering from sepsis and pneumonia, Mom pre-surgery in January, Wilsons post C-section on Tate's birth-day, Jessica visiting the Mosses on Ellie's bday, Mom taking a walk after her back surgery in 2016)

Yay, God!  Yay, framily!  Yay, good doctors and nurses!  

That's all I've got for you today.  Happy Thursday!