Thankful Thursday #171

"Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow."  ~James 1:17

Today, I am thankful for:

1.  Mom... and all she does for our whole family... and getting to celebrate her birthday tonight with the fam!! ❤

2.  The restful movie nights that come with crazy cold weather. lol

3.  Two fun lunches at La Madeleine last week (one with Kristin and one with Mom)!

4.  Michelle (birthday earlier this week) -- and the fun way God timed us being at CCU together -- and her connecting me with Amy S. and Jonathan N. and Amy H. and Oak Haven! =)

5.  God's faithfulness.  After really fighting to stay on top of depressive thoughts in December, I'm now in a spiritually rich season and feeling very grateful that Jesus feels close!

6.  Sarah Elizabeth, who had her third interview yesterday for a doctoral program to become a nurse anesthetist!  She's waiting to hear back from this one, but either way, she'll be starting graduate school later this year, which is exciting!!  I'm also grateful that God is healing Eric (her younger brother) and graciously giving him another chance to take responsibility and turn things around.  And I'm grateful to have friends who are also pursuing big dreams and working to set good boundaries and create a meaningful life and a brighter future for themselves and their children! ❤

7.  Speaking of, I'm thankful for Chet Lee (who celebrates his half-birthday today - 35.5 - get excited) and the entire Wilson fam, who are the very cutest here!

❤