I did not think I would take the time to post my gratitude list this week. I returned exhausted from a stressful weekend taking care of my mom in the hospital. I was feeling overwhelmed , with the weight of the world on my shoulders. I was missing Julie (my sister who died 3years ago) desperately , wanting her with me as I dealt with all the problems. Not to mention worrying about , my own five children at home three hours away. I have spent all day trying to catch up. I was thinking , in the midst of this day, these hard moments , is exactly when I need to be grateful, to express gratitude to the One who upholds me and blesses me with His grace. So here is my list for this week.....
41. The opportunity to help my mom
42. The long hours in the waiting room , time spent with my Dad that I never get normally with five children running around
43. Friends that pray, call, support and make me laugh
44. A wonderful husband who scurried around so I could come home to a clean house
45. my own bed
46. His mercies that are new every morning
47. nurses and doctors who care
48. a meal that is not out of a hospital cafeteria
49. the beauty of fall
50. quiet
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Your honesty is inspiring. It is hard to find the joy, to see well.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome to have found a grateful perspective in what must have been such a tiring time
Amy,
ReplyDeleteI am so humbled by your post. Thank you, thank you for your powerful example and much needed reminder to keep a grateful perspective on life.
Blessings to you!!
Love in Christ,
Molly
I have one sister, her name is Julie. Thank you for reminding me to be extra thankful for my time with her. I prat your mom heals quickly.
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